FlowBelow's Trailer AeroSlider Aims to Cut Fuel Use
FlowBelow Aero has introduced its redesigned Trailer AeroSlider, a system designed to reduce fuel consumption by an estimated 3 gallons per 1,000 miles. The company states it installs in under 45 minutes.
FlowBelow Aero, Inc. has launched its next-generation aerodynamic system for tractor-trailers, the Trailer AeroSlider. The company claims the system can reduce fuel consumption by approximately 3 gallons for every 1,000 miles driven.
The new system is designed to decrease air resistance along the sides of the trailer. FlowBelow states that installation takes less than 45 minutes and that the system can pay for itself in under 12 months through fuel savings. Specific figures on the system's impact on fuel efficiency or installation costs were not provided.
In the transportation industry, fuel efficiency is a key factor for operational profitability and reducing environmental impact. The development of aerodynamic solutions continues to be an area of focus for improving vehicle efficiency.