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The USA consumed about 21 MMbd (million barrels per day) of crude oil (density 0.82 kg/L, heating value 47 MJ/kg),

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The USA consumed about 21 MMbd (million barrels per day) of crude oil (density 0.82 kg/L, heating value 47 MJ/kg), 67% of which is utilized in the transportation sector. Determine how many barrels of oil can be saved per year, if the fuel consumption in the transportation sector can be reduced by 20% through the use of hybrid technology.

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