National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) held 43rd annual convention
Included "Hybrid Truck & Alternative Fuels Summit" w/ series of informative sessions
Hybrid-electric trucks are here, more are coming
Education of fleet owners on ins/outs of high-tech wonders just beginning
Fleets have steep learning curve as technological developments roll out
Significant Points
Fleets, industry committed to bringing hybrid electric-drive vehicles to trucking
Includes organized fleet user groups, light-, medium-, heavy-duty OEMs, specialized system/component suppliers
Lead presentation at NTEA hybrid summit developed by NAFA
Detailed what fleets must learn, consider, analyze before making hybrid decision
Lifecycle cost analysis modeling determines if higher hybrid fixed costs offset by operating cost savings
Operational use patterns must match strengths of hybrid systems to maximize operating cost savings
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What do you think is going to happen? Slow underpower trucks.
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