1. Finding more diesel efficiency.
- Author
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Cowan, Brian
- Subjects
AUTOMOBILE engines ,FOSSIL fuels ,RENEWABLE energy sources ,ENERGY consumption - Abstract
The article looks at the efforts of heavy truck diesel engine manufacturers to develop better products in response to increased prices and reduced supply of fossil fuels. It mentions the 21st Century Truck Partnership under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) scheme wherein the agency will be working with 14 truck and engine makers to develop advanced technologies. The article presents information on proposed systems from 21st Century Truck partners Cummins and Caterpillar.
- Published
- 2009