Tag: aerodynamics

Overdrive Radio
Why pick a fight with the air? And: Downtime for the spot market 3 o’clock hustle
This edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast comes as MATS continues in Louisville, with conversations with two owner-ops showing commonality between them in a willingness to be the contrarian in this loud age, on a variety of things — Chad Boblett and Henry Albert, on rates, ELDs, aerodynamics and more.
March 29, 2019
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Volvo: 2016 models see fuel efficiency boost from aero, powertrain changes
Volvo Trucks says its 2016 VN series of on-highway tractors has better aerodynamics and a more sophisticated powertrain than current models, both of which it says will push the company’s next line of trucks to better fuel economy.
August 13, 2014
Volvo says its 2016 lineup of VN model tractors improves fuel economy with better aerodynamics and an enhanced powertrain package.
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Overcoming the ‘gap’: A big obstacle still remains in truck-trailer aerodynamics
While bumper-mounted air dams, wheel coverings and trailer side skirts and tails have improved airflow underneath and around tractor-trailers dramatically, the trailer gap remains a stubborn aerodynamic challenge for engineers.
June 17, 2014
FlowBelow’s Tractor AeroKit system of aerodynamic devices includes wheel covers and is designed to work with many different wheel and tire configurations, including super singles.
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Obama orders tightened fuel efficiency, emissions standards for post-2018 trucks
President Obama will order the EPA and the DOT to produce a rule by March 2015 to once again tighten fuel efficiency standards and greenhouse gas emissions standards, calling for technological innovation and alt fuels to help lead the way.
February 18, 2014
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Overdrive Extra
Shooting for 10 mpg and beyond
Detailing the next Kevin Rutherford Signature trucks and trailers utilizing pre-emissions Fitzgerald Glider Kits engine technology among many more features toward max fuel economy.
September 2, 2013
The next Signature truck will start with a Kenworth T660 glider kit, similar to this 2013 model. The goal is to achieve more than 9 mpg when pulling any standard trailer.
Voices
Reader: ‘I usually hate concept trucks, but I think I would drive this one’
A concept drawing of an ultra-aerodynamic tractor by Volvo yields surprising commentary from Overdrive readers.
November 18, 2012
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Daimler debuts advanced aero truck and trailer
Daimler Trucks announced an Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer initiative that it says provides a more fuel-efficient design between tractor and trailer.
September 19, 2012
Overdrive Extra
Owner-operator on a fuel-economy test run
In May independent Albert Transport owner-operator Henry Albert participated in a test run of the 2014 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution (pictured) to track and compare its fuel-efficiency against an EPA 2010-compliant Cascadia. We reported about the test just last week. This week, he’s been sharing results of this unique experience over on his blog as part […]
June 7, 2012
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Test Drive
New Peterbilt Model 579 offers a blend of fuel-efficiency enhancements, sleek styling and driver comfort.
May 1, 2012
The 579’s aerodynamic design can deliver substantial fuel savings.
Channel 19
NEW VIDS: Explorations of ATDynamics’ TrailerTail
At bottom, find a vid from ATDynamics featuring its new trailer-tail design for vans with rear roll doors, but along the way I thought I’d share some video from my meeting late last year with Brett Tobin (pictured), independent owner-operator of Tobin Trucking, based in the Pacific Northwest. Tobin was featured in my fellow Overdrive […]
March 7, 2012
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Test Drive
For aerodynamic fuel economy, the Cascadia is a leader. Plus it offers maintenance ease, comfort, power and durability.
March 1, 2012
Freightliner’s Cascadia is such a familiar truck on the road that it’s hard to remember what a startling sight it was when introduced in 2007. The huge grille opening, the sculpted doors, the visorless windshield, the pedestal-mounted mirrors, the stubby side extenders – all of it was new. And all of it was the result of extensive wind tunnel tuning of a finely wrought design.
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Test Drive
Designers integrate ProStar+ with MaxxForce 15-liter for strong, quiet ride.
February 1, 2012
Overdrive Executive Editor Jacks Roberts puts the ProStar+ and 15-liter MaxxForce through the paces.
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