Next-gen trailer aero device lighter, collapsible
PHOENIX. The TrailerTail 2011 aerodynamic trailer fairing has shown up to a 6.6% improvement in fuel efficiency in third-party tests, according to the manufacturer ATDynamics. Introduced at the American Truck Assns.’ annual convention here, the next-generation design of its device incorporates thermoplastic composite materials for lighter weight and a collapsible design that eases trailer access, according to the company