A Study in Options to Improve Aerodynamic Profile of Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Europe

Adithya Hariram, Thorsten Koch, Björn Mårdberg and Jan Kyncl
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Adithya Hariram: Supply Network Innovation Centre, Procter & Gamble Services Company NV, 1853 Strombeek-Bever, Belgium
Thorsten Koch: Department of Structure Dynamics and Vibration Technology, Fraunhofer-Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany
Björn Mårdberg: Transport Solutions, Volvo GTT Advanced Technology & Research (ATR), 41755 Göteborg, Sweden
Jan Kyncl: Department of Power Systems Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 16627 Prague, Czechia

Sustainability, 2019, vol. 11, issue 19, 1-23

Abstract: In this paper, we present and discuss different aerodynamic solutions available for European tractor and semi-trailers configurations along with summarizing their impact on the aerodynamic drag that contributes to the reduction of fuel consumption. Combinations of different aerodynamic solutions have been presented, and conclusions have been drawn from comparative studies and experience of the participating partners of Project TRANSFORMERS, but no CFD simulations have been done for the same solutions. The paper concludes by proposing configurations of aerodynamic measures for various configurations and how they can be cost-effectively adapted to improve the efficiency in road freight logistics networks and reduce emission.

Keywords: automotive applications; drag reduction; market research; road transportation; road vehicles; supply chain management; traction power supplies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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