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vortex · 07-30-2009, 06:04 PM

COEs can be very aerodynamically efficient. Nearly 20 years ago Peterbilt constructed a hypermiler concept from a model 372 cabover which achieved 10.49 mpg. It used a full fairing trailer and conceptual "ball and socket" trailer gap closure.

07-30-2009, 06:04 PM	#56 (permalink)
vortex EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	COEs can be very aerodynamically efficient. Nearly 20 years ago Peterbilt constructed a hypermiler concept from a model 372 cabover which achieved 10.49 mpg. It used a full fairing trailer and conceptual "ball and socket" trailer gap closure. Attached Thumbnails