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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck demonstrator improves freight efficiency by 88%, fuel efficiency by 70%

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Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced aerodynamics, vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88%—exceeding the 50% improvement goal set by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Supertruck I program. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Navistar, Inc. Federal funding.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid. News: Tesla Model Y Revealed.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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The two-line horizontal LED head and daytime running lights wrap onto the fenders, sit above functioning corner vents, which along with the narrow black grille in the lower fascia, continue the cross-hatch design of the upper grille. The adjustable multi-color ambient LED lighting was soothing. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow lower grille in the fascia. The dual-level horizontal LED tail lights wrap from the fender onto the hands-free power trunk lid where G80 and AWD 3.5T The lower edges of the fascia find dual horizontal exhaust ports.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Other major trucks companies, including Daimler and Volvo, are also working on their own hydrogen-fueled trucks. No plugging in to an electrical outlet. Here are the important propulsion details.

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