FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider aerodynamic system now EPA SmartWay verified
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of aerodynamic products, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has verified its new Trailer AeroSlider Stage 2 system for the EPA SmartWay program. The Trailer AeroSlider Stage 2 system was developed using computational fluid dynamics and rolling-floor wind tunnel testing, FlowBelow reported. It was recently validated
FlowBelow announces Peterbilt factory install of AeroKits
FlowBelow Aero Inc., manufacturer of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, announced today that P.A.M. Transportation Services Inc. will be adding 550 new Peterbilt 579s to its fleet with FlowBelow Tractor AeroKits factory installed by Peterbilt. As part of its evaluation process, in 2017 P.A.M. Transport first conducted testing on FlowBelow products with 5 trucks, then followed that
FlowBelow tractor, trailer aerodynamic solutions now available at International, Strick Trailers
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, made two announcements during the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibit taking place this week in Atlanta. First, FlowBelow stated that its Quick-Release wheel covers and tractor AeroKit system will be offered as optional equipment on all International LT
FlowBelow launches Elite Dealer Program, Trailer AeroSlider system
FlowBelow announced the launch of both its Elite Dealer Program and Trailer AeroSlider system. The Elite Dealer Program will bring the company’s ‘quick-release’ wheel cover and Tractor AeroKit system to a broader scope of fleet customers in North America. Dealers in the program will be able to offer all available options and configurations of FlowBelow
FlowBelow announces quick-release fairing option for Tractor AeroKit
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced a new ‘quick-release’ fairing option for the company’s flagship fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system at the North American Commercial Vehicle show. According to the company, the quick-release mounting system allows the driver of the truck to remove the fairings quickly and without tools when installing tire chains, for example. The Tractor AeroKit
FlowBelow partners with major Canadian dealer, fleets
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced that two of the Manitoba province’s largest fleets, Bison Transport and Arnold Bros. Transport are outfitting their new tractors with FlowBelow’s fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system. Additionally, Manitoba’s leading Volvo dealership, Beaver Truck Centre, will carry FlowBelow’s products in stock and offer customers full installation and support services. “Here at Bison, we
FlowBelow unveils new tractor, trailer aerodynamic products
FlowBelow Aero Inc., manufacturer of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, announced two new technologies to complement the company’s current Tractor AeroKit device. First, the tractor-mounted AeroFender is a patented aerodynamic replacement for standard (non-aerodynamic) quarter fenders. The device is installed in front of the forward-most drive wheels of single-axle and tandem-axle tractors and helps to direct airflow
Aperia, FlowBelow announce partnership
Aperia Technologies and FlowBelow Aero Inc. have announced a partnership so that fleets can spec both Aperia’s Halo tire inflator and FlowBelow’s Tractor AeroKit together with the two products integrated. According to the companies, this was done to increase simplicity for customers who wanted both systems, reducing the weight and maintenance issues by installing both
Daimler makes FlowBelow tractor wheel covers available on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution
Daimler Trucks North America has signed an agreement with FlowBelow Aero Inc. to offer FlowBelow’s Quick-release wheel covers as an option on the Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package beginning in the first quarter of 2016. FlowBelow’s tractor wheel covers reduce aerodynamic turbulence and drag on the truck by streamlining airflow over the tractor’s drive wheels. When optioned,
FlowBelow releases tractor aerokit for flatbed, tanker fleets
Areodynamics company FlowBelow Aero Inc. has announced that, in addition to offering its fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit to dry van and refrigerated fleets, it has developed a new modified AeroKit for use in flatbed and tanker fleet operations. On-road fleet usage of the new AeroKit system has shown average fuel savings of up to 3 percent on
