Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Trucks therefore are an important place to look for energy savings and climate change mitigation in the transportation sector. Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009). mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009).
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