While researching info on new efficiency technologies in trucks, I found that the concept Iveco Glider uses a
steam system to harness energy from the radiator and exhaust:
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Thermo-dynamic laws do not allow an engine to transform fully the heat generated by combustion into kinetic energy and part of this heat is lost to the atmosphere. The radiator and the exhaust system release this waste heat into the atmosphere. With Iveco Glider, the heat of the exhaust gases is instead turned into electricity thanks to a thermo-dynamic system based on a Rankine cycle, a sort of compact and efficient steam machine. A high efficiency heat exchanger is positioned in the exhaust line immediately after the emission control system and it is used to pressurise an organic working fluid capable to operation also at low ambient temperatures. The heat that is not turned into energy is dissipated also thanks to the planar heat exchangers that operate the side fairings of the Iveco Glider, while a by-pass valve makes it possible to exclude the system during maximum power requests. The heat recovery system helps reduce the vehicle's fuel requirements by up to 10% on motorway missions.
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