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Adoption of Downspeeding 'at a Tipping Point,' Report Says
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Commercial vehicle powertrains that combine lower engine speed and faster rear-axle gear ratios - known as downspeeding - are proved to save fuel, especially in longhaul applications, and likely will be a key to helping equipment manufacturers meet new federally mandated fuel-efficiency standards, according to a report issued Oct. 28 by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
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