kscarbel2 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Transport Topics / October 12, 2016 FlowBelow Aero Inc. said Daimler Trucks North America will offer its fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system as an option on its most fuel-efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package, effective immediately. The AeroKit system improves truck fuel efficiency by more than 2% and consists of aerodynamic quick-release wheel covers, center fairings located between the wheels and rear fairings installed behind the tractor's wheels. As part of the supplier agreement, all its products will also be available for aftermarket purchase and installation through all Freightliner dealers in North America network, Austin, Texas-based FlowBelow said. “With the addition of the Tractor AeroKit system to the Cascadia Evolution truck, we are providing increased value while also laying the groundwork for further aerodynamic enhancements,” says FlowBelow Aero CEO Josh Butler. The announcement expands on its earlier supplier agreement with DTNA in February 2016 to offer fleet customers its quick-release aerodynamic wheel covers as a factory installed and aftermarket option. Related reading - http://www.flowbelow.com/ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Daimler had a Freightliner Inspiration at the IAA show with aero fenders. Unsure of the supplier. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 Freightliner Offers FlowBelow AeroKit on Cascadia Heavy Duty Trucking / October 12, 2016 FlowBelow Aero, a manufacturer of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, will have its complete Tractor AeroKit system offered as a factory-iinstalled option on the most fuel efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package. The new partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and FlowBelow expands an earlier supplier agreement to offer FlowBelow’s Quick-Release aerodynamic wheel covers as a factory installed or aftermarket option. As part of the new supplier agreement, the complete Tractor AeroKit system will be paired with the new Cascadia Evolution trucks built at Daimler’s truck plants as well as made available for aftermarket purchase and installation through all Freightliner dealers in North America. The Tractor AeroKit reduces aerodynamic turbulence and drag on the truck by streamlining airflow past the drive wheels. When optioned, each 6x2 or 6x4 truck is outfitted with Quick-Release wheel covers, center fairings located between the wheels, and rear fairings behind the wheels. The system improves fuel efficiency by controlling the air flow along the side of a vehicle. “With the addition of the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit system to the Cascadia Evolution truck, we are providing increased value while also laying the groundwork for further aerodynamic enhancements,” said Josh Butler, founder and CEO of Aero. FlowBelow has also announced a partnership with a Mexican distributor to expand its business into that country. The company has partnered with major Mexican distributor Andromeda Business Solutions to distribute the company’s Tractor AeroKit technology. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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