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Electrifying Long-Haul Freight—Part I: Review of Drag, Rolling Resistance, and Weight Reduction Potential

Journal Article
02-12-03-0017
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/02-12-03-0017
Published September 05, 2019 by SAE International in United States
Electrifying Long-Haul Freight—Part I: Review of Drag, Rolling Resistance, and Weight Reduction Potential
Sector:
Citation: Depcik, C., Gaire, A., Gray, J., Hall, Z. et al., "Electrifying Long-Haul Freight—Part I: Review of Drag, Rolling Resistance, and Weight Reduction Potential," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 12(3):207-220, 2019, https://doi.org/10.4271/02-12-03-0017.
Language: English

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