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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 final SuperTruck demonstrator ran a five-day, 312-mile (502-kilometer) roundtrip route on Texas Interstate 35 between San Antonio and Dallas, at a weight of 65,000 lbs (29,484 kg) GVWR at a speed of 65 mph (105 km/h), where it achieved an average result of 12.2 mpg (19.26 Detroit rear axles were upgraded for the Freightliner SuperTruck.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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kWh Li-ion battery pack—acceleration improves by about 9% (0-62 mph in 5.6 The T6 supercharger, supplied by Eaton, has an integrated clutch, and two rotors with four lobes with 160˚ twist. Acceleration 0-60 mph, seconds. Top speed, mph. All electric (mi). Fuel consumption ( ECE ) 1 (L/100km). Estimated EPA MPGe. >59.

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