RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TRUCK TECHNOLOGY: POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN LONG-HAUL TRUCKING

Escalating fuel prices and stricter emission control regulations have brought about many changes in the trucking industry over the last ten years. There has been considerable pressure to improve both engine efficiency and tractor/trailer aerodynamics. In this paper, recent technological developments and current research efforts are surveyed to evaluate future improvements and their potential application. The impact of these developments on fuel economy is examined, using industry data and simulation modelling. The time frame for the introduction of new technology is discussed and the impacts on linehaul trucking costs are assessed. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 286189. (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the International Transport Congress, Montreal, September 23-27, 1984, Volume 1: Planning.
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

  401-1111 Prince of Wales Drive
  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada 
• Authors:
  • Cubukgil, A
  • Ridout, R
  • Ross, D
• Publication Date: 1984-9

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. F15-F41
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Balkema (AA)
  • Publisher: AA Balkema

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Distance; Fuel conservation; Fuel consumption; Intercity transportation; Technological innovations; Tractor trailer combinations; Traffic; Trucking; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Long distance traffic
• ITRD Terms: 5492: Aerodynamics; 1394: Catalytic converter; 8525: Conference; 2442: Emission; 232: Fuel consumption; 1236: Lorry; 3855: Technology
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00466760
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1988 12:00AM