TVFE - Ricardo's Total Vehicle Fuel Economy

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Ricardo’s Total Vehicle Fuel Economy process is a systems approach that quickly identifies, validates and implements the most cost-effective strategies to achieve light-vehicle fuel economy and CO2 goals. TVFE can also be applied to commercial-vehicle and military sectors.

TVFE is not a software package. It is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It is a customized solution to provide the industry with an independent, unbiased approach to maximize efficiencies, minimize energy losses and decrease loads on vehicles.

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Ricardo is fuel economy. We have almost 100 years of experience in maximizing fuel efficiency and performance. Our value comes from a unique, in-depth understanding of the design and control of complete powertrain and vehicle systems.

With global product groups that cover light and heavy-duty diesel, controls and electronics, driveline and transmission systems, gasoline engines, advanced technologies and vehicle engineering, Ricardo has the total system capabilities and experience to address and resolve today’s fuel economy challenges.

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