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vtec-e 08-28-2010 11:41 AM

Aerodynamic Trucks
 
I spotted a teardrop shaped truck yesterday. Boy was i surprised!
M and S Cuts Carbon With Teardrop Trailers*

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10% fuel savings apparently. Not a small amount considering how much they use overall.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/member-vt...-treadrop3.jpg

Mustang Dave 08-28-2010 11:17 PM

Lately, I've seen a few 18-wheelers with a long V-shaped air dam under the trailer to direct air flow to the outside of the trailer tires. I've also seen a number of 18-wheelers with side skirts.
Anything to improve efficiency helps.


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