MIT study finds stiffer roadways could improve truck fuel efficiency

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By mmillikinJun 12, 2020, 5:00 am217 pts
The weight of heavy-duty trucks as they drive causes a slight deflection in the road surface under them—enough of a dip to make a difference to the trucks’ overall fuel efficiency (deflection-induced pavement-vehicle interaction). Now, a study by MIT researchers suggests that small changes in roadway paving…

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