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Fig. 2. HHDDT Transient Mode<br />

In addition to collecting data specific to the <strong>for</strong>mation of duty cycles, this project also collected<br />

situational data associated with the duty cycle data. That is, in<strong>for</strong>mation regarding a vehicle’s<br />

payload, the road grade over which it travels, the type of roadway, the time of day (relates to<br />

congestion), weather conditions, road conditions, etc. were also collected. For the purposes of<br />

modeling real-world per<strong>for</strong>mance, such duty-cycle situational data allows <strong>for</strong> the calibration and<br />

validation of models that simulate engine or vehicle per<strong>for</strong>mance on duty cycle in<strong>for</strong>mation gathered<br />

within this project.<br />

1.1.2 <strong>Heavy</strong> <strong>Truck</strong> Long-Haul Operations<br />

Fig. 3. HHDDT Cruise Mode<br />

<strong>Heavy</strong> truck-based long-haul operations (i.e., operations in areas beyond 300-to-500 miles of a<br />

garaging area) have typically been stereo-typed as long-periods of driving many miles with few stops.<br />

However, when considering refueling, topography, congestion, size/weight/safety inspections, antiidling<br />

laws and hours-of-service, there is considerably more stop-and-go behavior than is popularly<br />

believed. In long-haul operations, the drivers usually do not return to their home terminal each<br />

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