Boat Tail Reduces Truck Fuel Consumption By 7.5 Percent
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - 22:28
in Physics & Chemistry
A boat tail, a tapering protrusion mounted on the rear of a truck, leads to fuel savings of 7.5 percent. This is due to dramatically improved aerodynamics, as shown by road tests conducted by the Dutch PART (Platform for Aerodynamic Road Transport) public-private partnership platform.