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Impact of Vehicle Weight Reduction on a Class 8 Truck for Fuel Economy Benefits

Impact of Vehicle Weight Reduction on a Class 8 Truck for Fuel Economy Benefits

In this study funded by The Aluminum Association, Ricardo evaluates class 8 truck and trailer fuel economy improvements through the implementation of lightweight materials. All tests were performed in simulations utilizing published and Ricardo proprietary data within three drive cycles. It�s concluded when comparing an aluminum intensive truck to a steel intensive truck, that the aluminum truck has a 1%-6% increase in fuel economy with an unloaded trailer and 2%-5% increase in fuel economy with a half loaded trailer (40,000 lbs. GVW).

Keywords:
Technology, Class 8, Lightweight, WVUIDC, Aluminum, Education, HWFET, HUDDS, Steel
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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Website
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Language:
English
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No
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