Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 31 S., 1,36 MB)
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Ill., graph. Darst.
Series Statement:
Discussion paper / Joint Transport Research Centre 2010-10
Keywords:
Arbeitspapier
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Graue Literatur
Abstract:
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.
Note:
Paper extracted from the JTRC report "Moving freight with better trucks : improving safety, productivity and sustainability"
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Systemvoraussetzungen: Acrobat Reader.
DOI:
10.1787/5kmjp66069s4-en
