Optimator™

 

Technology to Improve Truck, Semi-Tractor/Trailer & Cargo Van Fuel Economy
 

Optimator™ is your solution for all truck & trailer configurations:

 

Roll-Up Doors

Fold-Back Doors

Partial Width Access Doors

Lift Gate Equipped

Loading Deck Equipped

Straight Truck

Cab & Trailers

Tandem Trailers

Why Optimator™ - Recent Federal Initiatives                         

The US Department of Transportation and the EPA have jointly released a proposed rulemaking focusing on both tractor and trailer improvements in efficiency.  A summary of the proposed rulemaking in included here as well as links to the full documentation.  Optimator™ can help provide a long term business solution strategy for your business that can help you meet these proposed new standards - whether you are an add-on provider of aerodynamic streamlining solutions; a trailer manufacturer; or a builder of truck bodies.
Click Here for a Summary and a Link to the Full EPA-DOT Proposed Rulemaking



 


Phase 1 Program

Alternative 3 - 2027 (proposed standard)

Alternative 4 – 2024 (also under consideration)

Covered in this category

Trailers hauled by low, mid, and high roof day and sleeper cab tractors, except those qualified as logging, mining, stationary or heavy-haul.

Share of HDV fuel consumption and GHG emissions

Trailers are modeled together with combination tractors and their engines. Together, they account for approximately two thirds of fuel use and GHG emissions in the medium and heavy duty truck sector.

Per vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 improvement

N/A

Between 3% and 8% improvement over MY 2017 baseline, depending on the trailer type.

Form of the standard

N/A

EPA: CO2 grams/ton payload mile and NHTSA: gallons /1,000 ton payload mile

Example technology options available to help manufacturers meet standards

N/A

Low rolling resistance tires, automatic tire inflation systems,  weight reduction for most trailers, aerodynamic improvements such as side and rear fairings, gap closing devices, and undercarriage treatment for box-type trailers (e.g., dry and refrigerated vans)

Flexibilities

N/A

One year delay in implementation for small businesses, trailer manufacturers may use pre-approved devices to avoid testing, averaging program for manufacturers of dry and refrigerated box trailers

Table I-4  Summary of Proposed Phase 2 Requirements for Trailers

Optimator™ can improve fuel economy all kinds of trailers - including tandem trailers, trailers with lift gates and both swing out and roll up doors.
                                                            

The Optimator™ aerodynamic truck and trailer devices can be part of the original manufacture or retrofitted for trailers, rigs and delivery trucks of any style. They can removed from retired trailers and trucks and reinstalled on similar trailers or trucks for continued use.

 

The Optimator™ technology is protected by a family of patents for drag-reducing truck and trailer devices anticipated to improve fuel economy for cargo-hauling trailers by as much as 5-7% or even more.

 

Optimator™ allows for individual customization by each manufacturer based upon your own needs.


Contact us for more information and to discuss you specific business requirements.





















              








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