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ORNL study finds multi-mode RCCI can offer 15%+ fuel economy improvements across multiple light-duty driving cycles

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Drive cycle fuel economy for PFI, CDC, and multi-mode RCCI operation. Among their findings were that multi-mode RCCI has the potential to offer greater than 15% fuel economy improvement over a 2009 gasoline PFI baseline over many light-duty driving cycles, despite the lack of complete drive cycle coverage for RCCI mode.

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New York City Department of Sanitation Testing Four Different Hybrid Trucks

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will be testing in daily operation three different types of hybrid refuse collection trucks and a hybrid rack truck. The Mack diesel-electric hybrid powertrain used in the truck features an integrated starter, alternator and electric motor. Earlier post.)

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CTS acquires FST; radio-frequency DPF and GPF sensors for measuring particulate levels reduce frequency and duration of regeneration

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CTS Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators and electronic components, recently acquired Filter Sensing Technologies (FST), an MIT spin-off and developer of radio-frequency (RF) sensors for measuring particulate levels in diesel and gasoline vehicle particulate filters.

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NYSERDA awards $4.6M to 17 transportation projects; support for Syracuse U supercritical diesel injection project

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is awarding $4.6 million to help 17 New York State companies develop and commercialize innovative new transportation technologies intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs.

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FedEx adds 1,900 new lightweight composite Reach vans to fleet; 35% fuel efficiency improvement

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liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. set the US transportation industry’s first fuel efficiency goal with a commitment to improve the overall fuel efficiency of the FedEx Express vehicle fleet 20% by 2020, as compared with its 2005 performance.

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Study explores long-term trends in motor vehicle emissions in US urban areas; targeting high-emitters

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The Berkeley team took a fuel-based approach to the study—i.e., measuring on-road vehicle activity by fuel consumed rather than distance traveled, and expressing emission factors per unit of fuel burned. Among their findings were that: Despite increases in fuel use of ?10?40%, McDonald, Drew R. Gentner, Allen H.

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Waste disposal goes green

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However, the New York City Department of Sanitation may soon alter that viewpoint as it tests three different types of hybrid refuse collection trucks and a hybrid rack truck. It is also equipped with a 325hp Mack MP7 engine and uses a selective catalytic reduction exhaust after-treatment technology.

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