A study released by civil engineers at MIT displays the potential of using stiffer pavements on the nation’s roads. The figures are significant, showing a reduction in fuel consumption of as much as 3% – adding up to about 273 barrels of crude oil per year or $15.6 billion at today’s prices.
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