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NREL study finds Class 8 hybrid trucks delivered 13.7% higher fuel economy than conventional diesels in comparable usage

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Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fuel economy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. Source: NREL.

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Gatik and Cummins integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology with Cummins’ advanced powertrain

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Cummins delivers powertrain solutions that provide leading performance and fuel economy through the integration of hardware and software. Gatik will collaborate with Cummins to integrate Gatik's autonomous driving system with Cummins’ advanced powertrain solution in Gatik’s fleet of medium-duty trucks.

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Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

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Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

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ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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ZeroAvia prototype shown powering a 6-seat Piper M-Class aircraft, already in flight tests from February 2019. The company is already flight-testing its powertrain prototype in a Piper M-Class airframe. These tests confirm the company’s fuel economy and maximum power delivery targets.

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Daimler debuts diesel-powered S-class for US market

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Daimler staged the debut of the diesel-powered all-wheel-drive 2012MY S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at the 2011 North American International Auto Show— the return of the diesel-powered S-Class sedan to the US market. Powered by a 3.0-liter The tank is replenished at the regular maintenance intervals every 10,000 miles.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. It first added battery-electric power to the GM Sky two-seat roadster. Earlier post.)

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Nissan introduces new Navara pickup with fuel economy improved by up to 11% over previous model

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Engine options have been developed for best in class fuel efficiency and emissions ratings. Fuel economy has been improved by as much as 11% over the previous model. Customization features provide driver assistance in a variety of languages, as well as alerts, maintenance reminders and more.