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Improved Fuel Economy and Handling of Light and Medium Duty Trucks
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Abstract
Tests of class 2,3,and 5 straight trucks were made to determine the affect of aftermarket aerodynamic aids on fuel economy and handling. It was determined that the potential exists for significant improvement in the fuel efficiency of these classes of trucks.
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Snizek, H., "Improved Fuel Economy and Handling of Light and Medium Duty Trucks," SAE Technical Paper 973275, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/973275.Also In
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