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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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Whereas future US gasoline demand is expected to be flat for the next 20 years, diesel fuel demand is expected to grow, necessitating changes in refinery operations. 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.

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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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In SI gasoline and natural gas engines, air and fuel are pre-mixed before entering the combustion chamber. 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.

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