FUEL-SAVING COE TRACTORS FOR THE 1980'S

Two types of fuel-conserving truck tractors for long-haul operation are forecast by University of Maryland engineers for the 1980's: A tractor looking much like present units but incorporating a higher-torque, lower-rpm engine, a tag axle, radial tires, a declutching fan, and aerodynamic bolt-ons. A lighter-weight, aerodynamically efficient tractor, probably much like the new Ryder tractor shown incorporating the more economical engine, tires and fan.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Morgan-Grampian Limited

  30 Calderwood Street
  London SE18 6QH,   England 
• Authors:
  • Buckley Jr, F T
  • Holmes, H R
• Publication Date: 1976-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 49-50
• Serial:
  • ENGINEER
  • Volume: 84
  • Publisher: Morgan-Grampian Limited
  • ISSN: 0013-7758

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Energy; Engines; Fuel consumption; Radial ply tires; Truck tractors; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Radial tires; Tractor engines
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00141010
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #760103
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 6 1976 12:00AM