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DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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Develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination, and a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868. 14,458,572. Cummins Inc. 15,000,000. 15,000,000.

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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The purpose of the 21CTP is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions; increase heavy-duty vehicle safety; and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. HYBRID VEHICLES. Recommendation 4-3. Finding 4-6. The committee agrees with the 21CTP that these are indeed stretch goals.

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