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Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers significantly boost truck fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics

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On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 The team has performed wind tunnel tests at the Air Force National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex ( NFAC ) at the NASA Ames Research Center and on-the-road testing using full-scale road conditions. l/100 km), compared to a typical truck on the road that gets around 5.8

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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mpg (19.26 The basic shape originated as a 3D computer model, which was carefully honed by aerodynamicists using digital wind. Hybrid: A123 Systems, Eaton, FUSO, ITK Engineering, Mercedes-Benz, MiaSole, US Hybrid. We are thrilled with the positive results, and are honored to have been part of the program. Aerodynamics.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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Put another way, even when driving the conventional T6 model and accelerating briskly up a winding road, the driver has no idea that only a 2.0L (1,969 cm 3 ), 4-cylinder gasoline engine is doing the work. The T6 supercharger, supplied by Eaton, has an integrated clutch, and two rotors with four lobes with 160˚ twist.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Smart Grid City will easily support up to 1,000 easily dispatched distributed generation technologies including PHEVs, distributed batteries, solar and wind. A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of.

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