Review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

The 21st Century Truck Partnership (21CTP) works to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, increase heavy-duty vehicle safety, and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. This report is the third in a series of three by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that have reviewed the research and development initiatives carried out by the 21CTP. Review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership, Third Report builds on the Phase 1 and 2 reviews and reports, and also comments on changes and progress since the Phase 2 report was issued in 2012. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction and Background 2 Management Strategy and Priority Setting 3 Engine Systems, Aftertreatment, Fuels, Lubricants, and Materials 4 Hybrid Vehicles 5 Vehicle Power Demands 6 Engine Idle Reduction 7 Safety 8 SuperTruck Program 9 Efficient Operations Appendixes Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members Appendix B: Committee Meetings and Presentations Appendix C: 21CTP Responses to Findings and Recommendations from NRC Phase 2 Report Appendix D: 21CTP Project Inventory and Summary of 21CTP Goals Appendix E: Acronyms