• Utility Side Skirt gets GHG2 okay

    Find Utility Side Skirt gets GHG2 okay
    Dec. 4, 2017
    2 min read
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    UTILITY Trailer Manufacturing Company displayed its new Utility Side Skirt at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show. 

    The side skirt has earned preliminary approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as an aerodynamic device on dry van and refrigerated trailers in order to meet Greenhouse Gas-Phase 2 (GHG2) regulations.

    “Everything we can do to make our trailers more aerodynamic is a huge benefit for the environment as well as for our customers,” said Jeffrey Bennett, vice-president, engineering & product development for Utility. “We are proud that our Utility Side Skirt qualifies at the GHG2 BIN III Level, which is a standard that exceeds the current SmartWay requirements. It also exceeds current CARB (California Air Resources Board) requirements.”

    The EPA’s and NHTSA’s Phase 2 Heavy-Duty (HD) rules are the latest regulations put in place to further reduce greenhouse (GHG) emissions and fuel consumption for medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles--including trailers that are used in combination with truck tractors.

    Constructed from ultra violet-protected bi-directional fiberglass reinforced plastic, the Utility Side Skirt is engineered with an angled design at the bottom of the skirt for enhanced rigidity without a loss of flexibility. This design enables the skirt to maintain its structural integrity when the trailer is moving at higher speeds. 

    The proven Utility Side Skirt includes an industry leading five-year warranty and is available as a factory or dealer installation option for new Utility trailers. Retrofitting for existing trailers is available through aftermarket at a local Utility dealer. 

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