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Laboratory and in-use fueleconomy comparison. higher fueleconomy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids. higher fueleconomy than the conventional tractors, resulting in a 12% reduction in fuel costs for the hybrids.
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used an Eatonhybrid system-equipped 2009 International DuraStar 4300 recovery vehicle during the recent Daytona 500 motorsports race. The hybrid recovery truck. Towing and recovery is a new application for trucks equipped with our hybrid power systems and we are looking forward to positive field results.
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