Research/Prototype: 'SuperTruck' project off to impressive start, says Cummins

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USA - In its recent 2012-2013 Sustainability Report, Cummins says the 'SuperTruck' project is off to an impressive start having achieved fuel savings of some 54%. Cummins in its Report wrote: 'The concept truck featuring a higher efficiency engine and an aerodynamic tractor-trailer developed by Cummins and Peterbilt Motors Company turned some heads during testing in the fall of 2012 on a U.S. highway in Texas. The "SuperTruck" achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 miles per gallon during testing along US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon. The truck also demonstrated a 61% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a baseline truck driving the same route. The freight efficiency result significantly exceeded the 50% Super-Truck programme goal set by the Department of Energy. Freight efficiency is an important metric in the transportation industry that is based on payload weight and fuel efficiency."