During the late 1970's and early 1980's considerable effort was expended in the improvement of truck aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption. This first-generation effort focused on aerodynamic drag reduction obtained from add-on aerodynamic aids to the cab or the trailer, from improved cab shaping and from body/trailer front-end edge rounding.Rising fuel prices have renewed interest in further aerodynamic improvements. This paper will review past developments and show that several unused concepts offer potential as second-generation, add-on, fuel-saving technology. It will raise the issue of finding successful means for bringing them profitably into service, which will require concerted action by the trucking industry, manufacturers and government.
Truck Aerodynamics Reborn - Lessons from the Past
Sae Technical Papers
International Truck & Bus Meeting & Exhibition ; 2003
2003-11-10
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Trailers , Drag , Trucks , Technical review , Aerodynamics , Suppliers , Fuel consumption
Truck aerodynamics reborn - lessons from the past
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