-Reduce fuel consumption of commercial vehicles using tecnology

from aeronautics

Product Concept

Potential to reduce fuel consumption by 5-10% through base drag elimination on buses

Contributions to fuel consumption

Source: W H Hucho – Aerodynamics of road Vehicles

Old versus New Design

Source: W H Hucho – Aerodynamics of road Vehicles

Vehicles in EU

Antal bussar i EU

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• 520 000 buses in EU 1999Source: www.europa.eu.int

Prognosis

• Roadtransportation will increase

Source: www.europa.eu.int

Cd Without Vortaflow

Predicted Cd With Vortaflow

Design Ideas

Design Ideas

Design Ideas

Added benefits

• Increased road safety by less– Soiling– Buffeting– Spray– Stability

• Environmental friendly company profile

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