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Fritz Marinko Auto Research Center LLC

Future opportunities in improving fuel efficiencies are possible, but a team efforts is needed!. Fleets. Manufacturers. Government. Fritz Marinko Auto Research Center LLC.

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Fritz Marinko Auto Research Center LLC

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  1. Future opportunities in improving fuel efficiencies are possible, but a team efforts is needed! Fleets Manufacturers Government Fritz Marinko Auto Research Center LLC

  2. Trucks and trailers of all shapes and sizes are critical to the movement of this countries freight and the national economy!

  3. Many years ago we were primarily concerned about getting to our destination without a breakdown!

  4. Today we want to save fuel and fleets look like this

  5. The delivery van has and will continue to evolve

  6. The Impact of Aerodynamics on Fuel Economy is Dramatic for all Kinds of Vehicles Source: Technology Roadmap for the 21st Century Truck Program (DOE, 2000-07) Based on the Department of Energy study, once a vehicle reaches 50 MPH, Fuel economy depends significantly on aerodynamic design.

  7. Thinking about aerodynamics is not a new concept

  8. Fleets today are proactively investing in proven, cost effective aerodynamic solutions in mass! 4.5% to 5.5% improvement

  9. 9% to 10% fuel usage improvement together Technology exists today in combination to save a lot more. 9% to 10% fuel usage improvement in combination

  10. The Super Truck program has uncovered some dramatic results and will stimulate a lot of good idea for all types of fleets

  11. One of the main reasons we are all here today is we all want to save energy, for one reason or another! • This could be to reduce GHG. • To help your clients reduce the amount of fuel/energy they use on a daily bases. • Making this world we live in, a better, cleaner place. • Gov’t may need to help fund the research • Manufacturers may need to think out side the box • Fleets may need to be a part of the innovation team

  12. I don’t think we need to go this far

  13. Can the tire industry develop a tire to handle this with the DOE’s help? As I said earlier this is where we are today Based on some of the data presented earlier we could look like It seems logical that the right tire and a tear drop roof line could generate an additional 8+% fuel improvement without losing any carrying capacity.

  14. Tear drop trailer roof empirical fleet data in the UK

  15. A Little Insight on How the Rest of the World is working together to save fuel/energy!

  16. Thank you Fritz Marinko Director of Business Development Worldwide Auto Research Center LLC Indianapolis, IN – Detroit, MI – Mooresville, NC – Brackley, UK Office: 317-291-8600 Ext. 1051 Cell: 440-339-7536 fmarinko@arcindy.comwww.arcindy.com

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