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

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To measure freight efficiency, DTNA ran vehicle testing on highway routes in Oregon and Texas; one city route in Portland, Ore.; The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter The aftertreatment system features additional insulation to retain maximum heat energy in the exhaust. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Drive Oregon. Demonstrate plugā€in electric vehicles through public ride and drives for a wide variety of PEVs and short term extended test drives in key markets throughout Oregon and Washington. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Plug In America. General Motors. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

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