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Comparison of Fuel Efficiency and Traction Performances of 6 × 4 and 6 × 2 Class 8 Tractors

Journal Article
2014-01-2358
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
Published September 30, 2014 by SAE International in United States
Comparison of Fuel Efficiency and Traction Performances of 6 × 4 and 6 × 2 Class 8 Tractors
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Citation: Surcel, M. and Provencher, Y., "Comparison of Fuel Efficiency and Traction Performances of 6 × 4 and 6 × 2 Class 8 Tractors," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 7(2):478-486, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-2358.
Language: English

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