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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Sources of increased engine thermal efficiency.

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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017. —Michael Palmer, Peloton’s director of research.

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected 150

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Once the accumulator has emptied, the engine will begin to perform the acceleration. This process results in increased fuel economy. When the Hydraulic Launch Assist System is operating in Performance Mode, acceleration is created by both the energy the stored in the accumulator and the engine. Performance Mode.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Kenworth 186