Smoothing the flow at TNT Express and Somerfield using truck aerodynamic styling
Reference Number
FBP1004
Title
Smoothing the flow at TNT Express and Somerfield using truck aerodynamic styling
Status
Completed
Energy Categories
Energy Efficiency(Transport)
Research Types
Applied Research and Development
Science and Technology Fields
SOCIAL SCIENCES (Business and Management Studies)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering)
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation
Not Cross-cutting
Principal Investigator
Project Contact
Faber Maunsel
Faber Maunsel
Award Type
Standard
Funding Source
DfT
Start Date
01 January 2006
End Date
01 June 2006
Duration
5 months
Total Grant Value
£7,510
Industrial Sectors
Transport
Region
London
Programme
DfT Freight logistics
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Objectives
To demonstrate using case study examples the benefits the freight indsutry can make by using aerodynamics on tractor units and semi-trailers.
Abstract
This Case Study, featuring TNT and Somerfield shows how the use of aerodynamic features have achieved fuel savings for both fleets by using double-deck trunking operations, redesigned roof trailers and by undertaking a study of both aerodynamic vehicles and non-aerodynamic vehicles.
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