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

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Fuel efficiency improves by 74% due to aerodynamic enhancements, equating to 21 billion gallons of diesel fuel saved, 210 million tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions and $52 billion saved at an average diesel price of $2.51 On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 per gallon annually.

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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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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Top) 2016 XC90. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine.

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