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2012
World premiere of Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics truck and trailer at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show
World premiere of Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics truck and trailer at IAA Commercial Vehicle Show | Wheelsology.com - World of Wheels
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To further reduce fuel consumption in truck/semitrailer combinations, Daimler launched its 'Aerodynamics Truck & Trailer' initiative. As part of this, engineers researched the aerodynamics of current vehicle concepts and then developed two innovative and at the same time practicable solutions.
The solutions are relatively easy to put in place in the short term. Last year, the tractor/trailer combination was a spectacular design study, this year it is already a reality: with the new Mercedes-Benz Aerodynamics trailer, a long-haul tractor unit can save approximately 2,000 litres of diesel annually, thereby saving its operator nearly 3,000 euros in expenses...................
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Architect, Artist and Designer of Objects
2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe
1977 Porsche 911s Targa
1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck
1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft
You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............
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