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BamZipPow · 01-06-2014, 05:26 PM

Found this article about a "new" vortex generator...Vorblades. Anyone ever hear of these or seen these in person before?

VorBlades Twist Air into Fuel-saving Vortices, Their Maker Claims - Trailer Talk - TruckingInfo.com

VorBlade

In the above article, they mention the EPA's SmartWave program...
SmartWay Technology Program | SmartWay | US EPA"

...and the VorBlade Wing (made from VorBlades) is listed under the "Advanced Trailer End Fairing" section.
Avantechs Inc VorBlade Wing (with Crosswinds Mitigator subsystem)

01-06-2014, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
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