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.
Innovation in Truck Technologies
Working paper
OECD/ITF Joint Transport Research Centre Discussion Papers
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1 November 2010