Table 13. Projected
Penetration of Selected Technologies for Freight Trucks, 2010
(Percent of New Sales)
Technology |
Reference |
1990+9% |
1990+9% High Technology |
| Medium Trucks | |||
| Improved
Tires and Lubricants |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic
Engine Controls |
0 | 0 | 5 |
| Advanced
Drag Reduction |
23 | 34 | 45 |
| Turbo Compound Diesel | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| LE-55 Heat Engine | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Heavy Trucks | |||
| Improved
Tires and Lubricants |
0 | 3 | 98 |
| Electronic
Engine Controls |
0 | 4 | 98 |
| Advanced
Drag Reduction |
100 | 100 | 100 |
| Turbo Compound Diesel | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| LE-55 Heat Engine | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Source: Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting, National Energy Modeling System runs KYBASE.D080398A, FD09ABV.D080398B, and HITECH09. D080698A. | |||