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Show all postsIs a 7% Fuel Saving Possible with Aerodynamic Improvements on Tanker Trailers?
Academic studies based on real-world road tests show that with the right aerodynamic package, fuel consumption on non-box trailers such as tankers can be cut by up to seven percent.
Read MoreChoosing Side Skirts: Which Type Suits Which Trailer?
Side skirts are the most common aerodynamic device; yet the right length, material and mounting approach differ for every trailer type, from curtainsiders to silo trailers.
Read MoreBoat Tails and Diffusers: A Guide to Reducing Wind Resistance at the Rear of the Trailer
The low-pressure zone behind a trailer is one of the biggest sources of air resistance. Boat tails and diffusers tidy up this zone and deliver measurable fuel savings.
Read MoreAerodynamic Drag Reduction Methods for Container Carriers
The open frame structure and variable load profile make container chassis one of the most aerodynamically challenging trailer types. Proven gain methods nevertheless exist.
Read MoreAerodynamic Differences Between European (Cab-over) and American-Style Trucks
The flat-nosed European cab and the long-nosed American cab are products of two different regulatory worlds, and their approaches to trailer aerodynamics diverge accordingly.
Read MoreAdjustable Roof Height Trailer Systems: Balancing Aerodynamics and Cargo Volume
Volume when loaded, low profile when empty: adjustable roof systems combine two opposing needs in a single vehicle, delivering measurable fuel savings.
Read MoreFrom Wind Tunnel Tests to Real Road Data: The Latest Scientific Findings in Trailer Aerodynamics
Why does a gain measured in the tunnel shrink on the road? Modern research closes the gap between laboratory and field with telemetry and real driving data.
Read MoreHow to Reduce Wind Resistance on Silo and Tipper Trailers?
The cylindrical silo trailer body starts with an aerodynamic advantage; the tipper, with its open body, starts at a disadvantage. In both types, the gains come from the discipline of the details.
Read MoreClosing the Gap Between Trailer and Tractor: Gap Fairing Systems
The metre-wide gap between the cab and the trailer is a major source of drag, especially in crosswinds. Gap closure systems target this loss.
Read MoreAerodynamic Solutions for Lowbed and Heavy Haul Trailers to Save Fuel
In heavy haulage, aerodynamics is usually the last thing considered; yet empty return kilometres and high annual mileage create a genuine savings opportunity in this segment too.
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