EPA Innovates Hydraulic Hybrid System

Could EPA's new technology one day mean more mileage for you?

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If these real world tests work, it will be the first time EPA has transferred a commercially viable automotive technology to the commercial sector. The agency said this is an indication that their research and development efforts will be more focused on commercial applications than on basic science in the future.

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EPA Innovates Hydraulic Hybrid System

Could EPA's new technology one day mean more mileage for you?

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