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Aerodynamic Impact of Tractor-Trailer in Drafting Configuration

Journal Article
2014-01-2436
ISSN: 1946-391X, e-ISSN: 1946-3928
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-2436
Published September 30, 2014 by SAE International in United States
Aerodynamic Impact of Tractor-Trailer in Drafting Configuration
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Citation: Smith, J., Mihelic, R., Gifford, B., and Ellis, M., "Aerodynamic Impact of Tractor-Trailer in Drafting Configuration," SAE Int. J. Commer. Veh. 7(2):619-625, 2014, https://doi.org/10.4271/2014-01-2436.
Language: English

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