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Rear-drag fairings
The TrailerTail rear fairings use an aerodynamic design and ultra-light thermoplastic composite materials to reduce rear drag. The fairings use a collapsible origami architecture for convenience. According to a third-party test, the trailer can offer fuel savings of more than 6 percent, the company says. The fairings come with a 90-day risk-free offer. ATDynamics, www.atdynamics.com
November 1, 2010
Business
An industry in transition
Truck makers share thooughts on top issues such as their biggest challenge in the next five years, customers’ spec’ing choices and verticle integration of truck components.
August 1, 2010
Business
Aerodynamic trailer systems
The SmartTail system consists of polymer skins mounted to the rear doors. The WindTamer uses a low-profile, contoured cover mounted on the truck’s undercarriage. The systems can improve fuel efficiency by 5.3 percent, the company says, and have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay approval to meet California Air Resources Board requirements. AUTOMATED TRAILER SYSTEMS, […]
July 8, 2010
Business
Daimler’s Daum: Fuel efficiency is priority
Future product innovations will be driven by the market, not legislation, so higher costs will be offset by fuel efficiency.
March 30, 2010
Business
3 manufacturers to get ‘SuperTruck’ financing
Cummins, Daimler North America and Navistar will receive $115 million in fuel efficiency projects.
January 11, 2010
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