DOE: MD and HD trucks: 4% of vehicle population; >25% of fuel use; almost 30% of on-road CO2

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By mmillikinNov 15, 2016, 4:31 am118 pts
Although medium- and heavy-duty trucks make up about 4% of the vehicle population, they are responsible for a disproportionate amount of fuel use and almost 30% of on-road CO2 emissions in the US, according to data compiled by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Due to their larger size, heavier payloads, and…

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