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Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Heavy-Duty Trucks through Eco-Driving

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  • Boriboonsomsin, Kanok

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A typical commercial truck in the United States consumes over 20,000 gallons of fuel each year, producing a large amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the process. A significant portion of fuel consumed by trucks is wasted due to inefficient vehicle operation. One low-hanging strategy that can improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from trucking operations is eco-driving. A truck eco-driving program encourages or incentivizes truck drivers to embrace fuel-efficient vehicle operation and maintenance practices. This policy brief summarizes findings from a research report that examines the fuel-savings and GHG emissions impacts of various eco-driving practices. View the NCST Project Webpage

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  • Boriboonsomsin, Kanok, 2015. "Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Heavy-Duty Trucks through Eco-Driving," Institute of Transportation Studies, Working Paper Series qt2rp511v0, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis.
    • Handle: RePEc:cdl:itsdav:qt2rp511v0
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