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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 Purdue-led NEXTCAR project team also includes Cummins, Peterbilt Motors Company, ZF TRW, the University of Arizona and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Cloud connectivity provides information about the road ahead, and the trucks exchange data about their estimated mass and powertrain capabilities.

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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These projects will receive $115 million in DOE funding to develop and demonstrate full vehicle system-level technologies by 2015. The keys to success include proper implementation of the plans along with the flexibility to adapt to new information and intermediate results during the course of the project. Finding 8-5.

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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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Westport anticipates first availability of customer products in late 2014 and 2015. Westport first-generation HPDI systems have been delivered on more than 1,200 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks since its first wide-scale introduction in 2010. Further information is available from Westport representatives. OEM product lines.

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