VDA makes statement about truck aerodynamics
October 27, 2011
The heavy-duty distribution trucking industry in any nation ships tons and tons of goods all over the country, and uses quite a bit of fuel to do it. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is setting its sights on these commercial trucks, promising hybrid-electric power trains and increased aerodynamic efficiency in the near future.
In light of increased traffic volume, future generations of commercial vehicles must become more economically and ecologically efficient. While modern trucks already meet strict environmental standards, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions must decrease by another 20% (also from 2005 levels) to continue to meet those standards, according to the VDA’s Deputy Managing Director, Dr. Kay Lindemann.
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