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Peloton in ARPA-E NEXTCAR project to cut HD truck fuel use by 20% with smart powertrains and platooning

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The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Earlier post.). Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017.

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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization.

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Westport unveils next-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI 2.0) natural gas system for HD trucks

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unveiled its next generation of high pressure direct injection natural gas technology platform, Westport HPDI 2.0. Westport anticipates first availability of customer products in late 2014 and 2015. Westport Innovations Inc. OEM product lines. Westport HPDI 2.0 Engines incorporating Westport HPDI 2.0 Exclusive Westport HPDI 2.0

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