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ORNL study quantifies fuel economy costs of common driver practices and vehicle alterations

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The results for the SUV pulling a 3,500 pound enclosed cargo trailer were significant, resulting in FE penalties ranging from 30%, for the city cycle, to 50% at 80 mph (129 km/h), at which point significant CO generation indicated protective enrichment due to high load. l/100 km) at 60 mph (97 km/h) to 33 mpg (7.1 l/100km); and.

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Maryland city deploys BYD electric Class 6 refuse truck

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A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%. In addition to the environmental and employee health benefits provided by a zero-emission vehicle, the City anticipates significant savings in fuel purchases and vehicle maintenance.

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Siemens and Cummins partner to provide diesel-electric EPA Tier 4 passenger rail locomotives in US

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This modular system minimizes space claim and improves fuel efficiency, lowering the overall cost of operation. This new rail equipment can help operators achieve cost savings, while improving reliability and efficiency for its passenger rail service, the partners said.

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Sustainable Rail International, U of Minnesota partner to develop most powerful carbon-neutral locomotive, using new steam engine and biocoal

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CSR plans to break the world record for steam locomotive speed, reaching 130 mph (209 km/h). CSR Project 130 will draw on the carbon-neutral solid biofuel research expertise of the University of Minnesota and the modern steam mechanical engineering capabilities of SRI.

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Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

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The system will enable the new advanced bus platform to achieve 45-70% increased fuel economy over average diesel powertrains and more than double the fuel economy improvement of hybrid-electrics, contributing to an overall lower cost of ownership for transit authorities and reduced emissions.

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REE unveils fully autonomous concept vehicle based on REE’s modular EV platform

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Top speed of 60 mph. This means improved environmental impact of fewer trips in fewer vehicles, backed by a strong cost of ownership (TCO) structure: each vehicle in the fleet will be less expensive to run and maintain due to reduced energy cost and improved serviceability, leading to lower maintenance costs.

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BAE Systems’ HybriDrive HDS300 technology to power new articulated buses in San Jose

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The generator is sized to convert all engine crankshaft power to electrical power for use by the system, providing sufficient power for sustained highway operation at 65 mph. The simple design of the MTS reduces the cost of maintenance as well as the overall life cycle cost.

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