Eaton ELocker(TM) Featured on Nissan 'Project X' Xterra

    MARSHALL, Mich., Aug. 30 Eaton Corporation
today said it has provided Eaton ELocker(TM) Differentials to Nissan Motor
Company for the new Nissan Xterra prototype SUV; code named
Project X.  Nissan will unveil its extreme off road Xterra prototype boasting
Eaton ELocker(TM) differentials at the Gathering of Xterras (GOX 2001) event
on Labor Day Weekend in Ouray, Colorado.

    Nissan developed this vehicle with Eaton's Torque Control Products
Division, part of the Powertrain and Specialty Controls Operations of Eaton
Automotive.  "The ELocker(TM) will provide the Xterra with unmatched traction
and mobility.  With a simple flick of the dashboard-installed switches, both
axles can be completely locked allowing the vehicle to maneuver through
aggressive terrain.  The superior traction provided by the ELocker(TM)
differential should minimize the trail damaging wheel spin typical of less
capable systems," said Larry McAuliffe of Eaton Torque Control Products
Division.

    Nissan hopes this extreme concept vehicle will strike a chord with the
Xterra faithful that travel from all over the US to attend the weeklong Xterra
celebration.  Project X will accompany the throng of Xterras as they traverse
aggressive off road trails and obstacles -- proving that Nissan is committed
to the weekend warriors that it targets with the Xterra SUV.  The vehicle is
also slated for display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this fall where it is
certain to receive a great deal of attention.  "The Eaton ELocker(TM)
differentials play an integral part in the vehicle's superb off-road
performance," said Richard Miller, Vehicle Evaluation Engineer and "Project X"
coordinator, Nissan Technical Center North America.

    Eaton has been focusing its automotive strategy and resources on fuel
economy, safety and environmental impact.  Other product examples include
advanced gasoline vapor controls, common rail Diesel fuel controls, variable
valve actuation components and patented ULV(R) Ultralite engine valves, a
finalist for the 2001 Automotive News PACE(R) award for product innovation.
For more information about Eaton automotive products, visit
http://www.automotive.eaton.com .