Hybrid machines halve energy use, says Finnish university

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Research finds fitting hybrid technology to diggers and cranes could boost fuel efficiency

Heavy duty machines such as diggers, cranes and combine harvesters could halve fuel consumption and cut emissions by embracing hybrid technologies pioneered by the automotive industry, according to new...

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