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EPA Smartway Verification of Trailer Undercarriage Advanced Aerodynamic Drag Reduction Technology

Journal Article
2012-01-2043
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-2043
Published September 24, 2012 by SAE International in United States
EPA Smartway Verification of Trailer Undercarriage Advanced Aerodynamic Drag Reduction Technology
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Citation: Wood, R., "EPA Smartway Verification of Trailer Undercarriage Advanced Aerodynamic Drag Reduction Technology," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 5(2):607-615, 2012, https://doi.org/10.4271/2012-01-2043.
Language: English

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