Posts Tagged ‘coefficient of drag’

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NASA, LLNL, and Navistar Testing Aerodynamic Devices for Big Trucks

More than half of a big rig’s engine power is used to fight drag, or air resistance.  Any driver who’s been across Wyoming in the windy season and seen their fuel efficiency drop by 3-4mpg knows this.  The fastest, cheapest, and simplest way to improve fuel efficiency and increase mileage is to overcome as much [...]