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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. —Derek Rotz, principal investigator for SuperTruck, Daimler Trucks North America. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits. The generator portion of the system can then be downsized, modular, removable, and easily able to utilize any one of a number of technologies such as ICE, Micro Turbine, Stirling, to perhaps even FuelCell and Mr. Fusion. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By But I dont think that would contribute to the global environment, to reduce [global warming gas] emissions." ( Wall Street Journal ). Does it make good business sense, and how does it affect the environment?" Kwong asked.

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