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Old 05-14-2014, 02:48 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by darcane View Post
The problem I see is that a portion of the improvements are due to the trailer design. I have a hard time seeing all of the trailers (millions, I'm sure) updated to allow trucks to get this mileage in the real-world.

I'd be very curious to see what it gets with a conventional trailer and maybe a conventional trailer with some of the common aero tweaks.
I was also considering this issue. An average trailer is likely to decrease the fuel savings but the improvements on the tractor unit still may provide a reasonably cost-effective result altough the rebates would come a little later.
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