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Ryder System, Inc. releases validation of TruckWings’ fuel savings following rigorous on-road testing



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TruckWings™ works by automatically deploying panels from the back of the cab to cover the tractor-trailer gap when a truck is at highway speeds. The panels automatically retract at slow speeds, allowing for trailer clearance in turns.

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TRUCKWINGS ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS SAVES FUEL.

DISCOVER THE BOTTOM LINE BENEFITS TO YOUR FLEET

See how we save fuel.

ABOUT TRUCKWINGS™ ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS

SAVE 4 - 6% ON FUEL
With TruckWings Active Aerodynamics
LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE
Built to last the life of the truck
INCREASED STABILITY
Helps reduce driver fatigue
PREVENT DAMAGE
Minimize side fairing damage and costs
NO DRIVER INTERACTION
System is 100% automated
REDUCED SIDE FAIRINGS
Save money when spec’ing your truck

Message from the CEO

“Trucks need the gap to turn, but they need to turn less than 1% of the time. The other 99% of the time, the gap is simply wasting fuel.

TruckWings™ automatically closes the gap when it’s not needed, improving your fleet’s bottom line.

Your truck becomes more like a bullet train on the highway, without any driver actions, changes to the trailer, or compromises on the turning circles.”

– Daniel Burrows, CEO

INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED RESULTS

  • Computer Modeling
    Initial validation of the reduction in drag and fuel savings was done using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and showed that the opportunity at the gap merited further consideration.
  • Wind tunnel
    At the Automotive Research Center (ARC) wind tunnel, careful testing with a rolling floor showed TruckWings provided even higher savings under heavy crosswinds.
  • Track Testing
    Extensive track testing at two different tracks confirmed we could reproduce the savings seen from the wind tunnel in controlled conditions.
  • On Highway
    Final confirmation of savings was achieved by completing on-highway fuel tests using weighted fuel tanks. Testing was conducted by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.