Friday, December 9, 2011

Mercedes-Benz Aero Trailer Concept Revealed

The Mercedes-Benz truck division has revealed a new concept at the Trailer 2011 Show in Belgium. The concepts is improve the aerodynamics of long-haul trucks. Its called aero trailer concept.
The New Concept of aerodynamic features includes front airdam that closes the distance between the tractor unit and trailer and tapered side pieces that draw in towards the front and have an opening at the rear.

According to the automaker, a such a truck covering 150,000 km (93,200 miles) per year will save around 2,000 liters of diesel fuel (528 gallons) while at the same time slicing five tonnes of carbon dioxide from its emissions.

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