Back to physics for Dayco's new vacuum assist

17AUTP10_12

10/1/2017

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A unique twist on a basic physics principle provides a fuel-efficiency boost to more than 188,000 full-size pickup trucks fitted with a new and innovative brake-assist technology, known as Activac-and new applications coming in MY2018.

Engineers at Dayco Products harnessed the Venturi effect to create an engineered system that evacuates air from a vehicle's brake boost canister to provide brake assist without any compromise to fuel economy, according to James Miller, the company's Business Unit Director.

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Buchholz, K., "Back to physics for Dayco's new vacuum assist," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 2017.
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10/1/2017
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17AUTP10_12
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English