Improvements in aerodynamic efficiencies of heavy-duty, on-highway commercial vehicles can result in lower fuel consumption. However, aerodynamic treatments, whether as original design concept or in the form of add-on devices, will only be most effective when overall vehicle road speed is controlled. GELCO Truck Leasing's years of experience clearly demonstrate the validity of the following: Aerodynamic improvements can lower operating costs for operators of heavy-duty, on-highway commercial trucks when road speed is controlled. Formal on-highway test procedures yield accurate predictions of in-service performance for aerodynamic components or packages - provided that in-service road speed is controlled. Computerized predictive programs are reliable indicators of in-service performance for aerodynamic enhancements when vehicle road speed is controlled. Aerodynamic efficiencies can help reduce engine horsepower requirements and open up a wider range of equipment component options to the vehicle user.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Aerodynamics and fuel economy - On-highway experience


    Additional title:

    Aerodynamik und Kraftstoffverbrauch - Autobahnerfahrungen


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    SAE-Papers ; Nov ; 1-8


    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 14 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Aerodynamics and Fuel Economy-On-Highway Experience

    Tyrrell, Charles L. | SAE Technical Papers | 1987


    Aerodynamics and fuel economy - on-highway experience

    Tyrrell,C.L. / GELCO,US | Automotive engineering | 1987


    Highway Fuel Economy Study

    R. L. Mason / R. W. Zub | NTIS | 1981


    Aerodynamics as a means to vehicle fuel economy

    Carr,G.W. / Mot.Ind.Res.Assoc.,Nuneaton,GB | Automotive engineering | 1978