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Boat Tail Reduces Truck Fuel Consumption By 7.5 Percent

November 9, 2009 · WoREA Editorial Team · World of Renewables

A boat tail, a tapering protrusion mounted on the rear of a truck, leads to fuel savings of 7.5 percent. This is due to dramatically improved aerodynamics, as shown by road tests conducted by the Dutch PART (Platform for Aerodynamic Road Transport) public-private partnership platform.