Re-engineered to bounce back in severe-duty environments,
FlowBelow's new Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing offers fleets
impressive fuel savings.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FlowBelow Aero, Inc., the
leader in tractor-trailer aerodynamics, announced the launch of its
re-engineered Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing at a press
conference at the American Trucking Association's Management
Conference & Exhibition. This latest addition to FlowBelow's
proven portfolio of fuel-saving solutions builds on the success of
the widely used AeroKit, first introduced in 2012. Now made with
cutting-edge materials and design features, it delivers increased
durability in the field and vastly improved operational
performance.
"The Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing represents years of
collaboration between our engineers, fleet customers and truck
OEMs," said Josh Butler, president
and CTO of FlowBelow. "We've taken a great product and made it even
better, addressing the challenging environments faced by today's
fleets in the real world."
Key features of the new Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing:
- Enhanced Durability: The new Flex Fairing is made with a rubber
alloy TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) resin, similar to that used in
vehicle bumpers. This advanced material enables the fairing to bend
and flex under impact, then immediately return to its original
shape, making it well-suited for the tough conditions of heavy-duty
trucking.
- Improved Bracket Design: All-aluminum support brackets are
lighter, corrosion-resistant and repositioned to provide better
clearance. The rear mounting bracketry features a 360-degree
spring-loaded shoulder joint, allowing for multidirectional
flexibility that works in conjunction with the fairing'- - s more
pliable material.
- Proven Fuel Savings: Independent testing confirms that the
Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing saves fleets $1.26 per mile, or 3.16 gallons of fuel for every
1,000 miles driven.
- Impressive Extended Warranty: FlowBelow now offers a
five-year/500,000-mile limited warranty, five times longer than the
previous version, demonstrating FlowBelow's resolute confidence in
the product's longevity.
The re-engineered AeroKit has undergone extensive field testing
with 30 to 50 fleets, ranging from 100 to 600 sleeper cabs, since
early 2024. Paul Pettit, VP of
Maintenance, Fuel and Facilities at Ascend, a 1000+ truck fleet
based in Jackson, Tenn., shared
his experience: "We had a tire blow-out on a truck running the new
AeroKit, and the entire kit survived the incident unscathed. It was
an impressive testament to the durability of the new product."
When combined with other products in FlowBelow's aerodynamic
portfolio, including its AeroFender and Trailer Wheel Covers,
fleets can achieve savings of up to 5.88 gallons of fuel for every
1,000 miles driven, or 2.4 cents per
mile. To put this into perspective, a fleet of 100 long-haul trucks
traveling 12,000,000 miles per year could save as much as
$247,000 annually using FlowBelow's
complete suite of aerodynamic technologies. This substantial
savings is based on current diesel prices of $3.50 per gallon and demonstrates the significant
impact that FlowBelow's Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing,
AeroFender and Trailer Wheel Covers can have on a fleet's bottom
line.
The Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing is now available for
purchase through FlowBelow directly or can be specified through any
mod-center for installation on new truck builds.
For more information about the Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing or
to schedule a product demonstration, please visit
http://www.flowbelow.com or visit booth 16043 at the American
Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition.
To access videos of the Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing being
put through its paces, please visit
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/937524019 and
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1017276906.
To access high-resolution product images and facts about the
Tractor AeroKit with Flex Fairing please visit
http://www.flowbelow.com/aerokit-upgrades.
About FlowBelow
FlowBelow's purpose is to positively impact people's lives and the
sustainability of our planet through aerodynamic innovation. It is
a Texas-based company founded by
mechanical and aerospace engineers. Its product development process
includes advanced computational fluid dynamics modeling and
extensive interaction with fleet mechanics and drivers to ensure
the products provide utility, efficiency and profitability for
fleets. FlowBelow's tractor and trailer aerodynamic products are
manufactured in the USA and have
fuel savings verified by third-party SAE Type II fuel economy
testing. For more information, please visit
http://www.flowbelow.com.
Media Contact
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