TruckWings Aero Device Shows 6% Fuel-Economy Improvement
NEW ORLEANS — The TruckWings tractor-mounted aerodynamic device, which closes the gap between the cab and trailer, showed fuel-efficiency gains for diesel and CNG trucks in recent tests.
March 3, 2024Volvo Unveils Redesigned Flagship Class 8 VNL Tractor
Volvo Trucks North America launched a revamp of its flagship over-the-road Class 8 VNL tractor Jan. 23, the first major overhaul since a 2017 redesign.
January 23, 2024Perspective: As EVs Evolve, Don’t Overlook Aerodynamics
Fleets looking to improve the efficiency of their operations should not overlook how improving the aerodynamic properties of their trucks can generate immediate returns.
December 11, 2023Options Expand for Trailer Aerodynamics
Many trucking companies add various aerodynamic systems to their trailers to boost fuel economy, but how much fuel can these products truly save in real-world operating conditions?
April 6, 2020XStream Launches Articulated Device to Close Tractor-Trailer Gap
XStream Trucking Inc. launched its aerodynamic device called TruckWings to address the gap between a Class 8 truck and trailer when at highway speeds.
November 13, 2017Ridge, FlexSys to Apply Shape-Morphing to Truck Aerodynamics
Ridge Corp. teamed with aerospace technology company FlexSys Inc. to apply its advanced technology to aerodynamic devices used in the trucking industry to reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.
June 29, 2017Aerodynamic Devices Aid Trailer Airflow, Enhance Fuel Economy, Carrier Execs Say
Carriers and aftermarket manufacturers are working to improve fuel economy by bolstering the airflow around every aspect of a trailer with a variety of devices, including side skirts, trailer tails, wheel covers, air tabs and mudflaps.
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