Innovation in Truck Technologies

This paper, extracted from the forthcoming report on “Moving Freight with Better Trucks” describes the innovations in truck engine and vehicle technology which aim to: i)improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of CO2; ii) improve truck efficiency by increasing payload capacity; iii) improve com...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Christensen, Jorgen (-)
Otros Autores: Glaeser, Klaus Peter, Shelton, Terry, Moore, Barry, Aarts, Loes
Formato: Capítulo de libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD Publishing 2010.
Colección:OECD/ITF Joint Transport Research Centre Discussion Papers, no.2010/10.
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Sumario:This paper, extracted from the forthcoming report on “Moving Freight with Better Trucks” describes the innovations in truck engine and vehicle technology which aim to: i)improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of CO2; ii) improve truck efficiency by increasing payload capacity; iii) improve compliance with regulations; iv) improve safety and truck operation through the adotiopn of driver support and communication systems.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (32 p. )