The new Master Cross Reference (MCR) CD from Haldex includes part number cross-reference for more than 128,000 air-brake and suspension-control products, as well as installation instructions, service manuals and troubleshooting guides. The CD can be updated online and downloaded an unlimited number of times to multiple PCs. www.hbsna.com

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Eaton Corp. has been awarded several U.S. patents for its Hybrid Electric Power System, including the power take-off (ePTO) feature. ePTO provides utility and telecom users with the ability to run a vehicle's power take-off while the engine is off. The Eaton hybrid system will be available through several major OEMs this year. www.eaton.com

The Bendix ASA-5 automatic slack adjuster is now standard equipment on all Utility trailers, including the refrigerated vans and Tautliners. The ASA-5, which features bronze bearing rings on the spline gear and durable clutch geometry, exceeds SAE's 200,000-cycle durability test standard. www.bendix.com

Pressure Systems International (PSI) has launched Commercial Fleet Digest, an online guide to help fleets reduce tire-related costs by addressing issues such as how heat degrades performance. PSI sells its automatic tire inflation system as the Meritor Tire Inflation system by PSI. www.meritorhvs.com

East Mfg. will make LED lighting standard on all its aluminum trailers, at no additional cost to fleets. The trailer maker has also extended its warranty to 10 years on LED systems configured with plug-in type harnesses. www.eastmfg.com

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