Optifuel Lab 3 aims to reduce fuel consumption by 13% - MHW Magazine

Optifuel Lab 3 aims to reduce fuel consumption by 13% - MHW Magazine
Renault Trucks is continuing its research into improving the energy efficiency of diesel trucks with Optifuel Lab 3, the laboratory vehicle developed as part of the FALCON (Flexible & Aerodynamic Truck for Low CONsumption) collaborative project. Optifuel Lab 3 combines technologies relating to aerodynamics, rolling resistance, driver assistance, energy management and the powertrain and aims to reduce fuel consumption by 13% on a complete tractor-trailer combination.
The aim of Optifuel Lab 3 is to demonstrate a 13% reduction in fuel consumption compared with a standard Range T truck and trailer. It brings together innovative technologies developed by a consortium of partners comprising Renault Trucks, including Faurecia, Michelin, Total, FRUEHAUF, Wezzoo, Benomad, Styl’Monde, Polyrim, Enogia, the IFP Énergies nouvelles, the École centrale de Lyon (LMFA) and the IFSTTAR, the French Institute of Science and Technology for Transport, Development and Networks (Transport and Environment Laboratory (LTE) and Laboratory Ergonomics and Cognitive Sciences applied to Transport (LESCOT)).