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DHE begins piloting Volvo VNR Electric heavy-duty trucks in SoCal fleet

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The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America. Freight operator Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks—the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet. Earlier post.).

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Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

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In order for engines to last as long as they’re designed to, we need to reassess maintenance practices for this type of operations. —Jim Gambill, Manager Americas Marketing with Chevron Products Company. Improved fuel economy over SAE 15W-40 conventional oils.

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2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

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Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. By precisely controlling the injection of fuel, GDI allows for better fuel economy, increased power and reduced emissions.

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Volvo Trucks D13 engine with turbo compounding improves fuel efficiency up to 6.5% and delivers more torque

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Volvo Trucks North America is adding a turbo compounding option for the Volvo D13 engine. Turbo compounding increases fuel efficiency by converting wasted heat energy from the exhaust into useable mechanical energy that is returned as extra torque to the crankshaft of the engine.

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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will introduce the first of its next generation of ultra-high efficiency aftertreatment systems, the EcoFit Single Module, at the Mid America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky on 26 March. EcoFit DPF systems use wall-flow substrates typically made of porous ceramic media that capture exhaust gas and remove PM or soot particles.

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Cummins developing 15-liter on-highway natural gas engine; latest EcoFit technologies at MATS

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As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins believes that there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel fuel. SEGR combustion also improves power density and fuel economy vs. lean burn and traditional stoichiometric engines. Cummins Inc.

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Frost & Sullivan forecasts Gasoline Particulate Filters to climb from 50,335 units now to 4.2-4.6 million units by 2020

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million units by 2020. (“ Analysis of the GPF Market for Passenger Cars in Europe and North America ”). Several OEMs are working on combustion optimization and injection technologies that reduce particulate emissions in engines rather than through exhaust after-treatment. Ford and GM, will account for 11.5–13.5%

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