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Fuel Economy

New York City looked at actual fuel economy of hybrids and non-hybrids and compared them to EPA ratings. It found that hybrids performed better than expected in fuel economy in comparison to the non-hybrids.

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U.S. DOT and EPA Lower Gas Mileage Targets

NHTSA and the EPA will increase the stringency of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and CO2 emissions standards by 1.5% each year through model-year 2026, as compared with previous standards that would have required about 5% annual increases.

Trying to Sell Expired CAFE

Fuel economy has been and will be the guiding force for change for the manufacturers as well as for our politicians for the near future.

Focus On: Hyliion's Hybrid System On the Road [Video]

Hyliion's hybrid system adds an electric motor to the non-driven axle of a 6x2 setup. The system helps trucks in the least efficient situations, such as under acceleration and up hills. Equipment Editor Jim Park drove a loaded truck with Hyliion’s system and gives his initial thoughts on how it operates.

Are Fleets Heading Toward Electric Trucks?

While electrification has potential to grow into a possible reality down the road, many in the industry remain devoted to improving output of quality returns found in diesel.

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