The ‘57X’ is the successor to the ‘5700XE’, providing fuel savings of 5.8% compared to its predecessor, thanks to alterations to the powertrain and the cab design.

Stellantis has already invested in expanding its capability to test all types of electric vehicle at the Orbassano Safety Center in Italy, and it is currently investing in its wind tunnel complex in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The German manufacturer will employ Siemens' Simcenter STAR-CCM+ to accurately model air flow around a vehicle concept in order to improve aerodynamics and thermal management.

Chereau has unveiled its new electric reefer featuring solar panel and a regenerative axle at the Solutrans show in Lyon.

A project researching an aerodynamically optimised articulated tractor-trailer combination initiated by Dutch international food producer, Vion NV of Boxtel, The Netherlands, started trials on German roads in mid-March with expectations of reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 8%.

Europe’s biggest trailer builder, Schmitz Cargobull AG to offer its S.CS curtainsider semi-trailer range with a new flexible aerodynamic body shapes, which enables fuel savings of up to 5%, the company claims.

Venlo-based trailer manufacturer, Van Eck Trailers B.V. of Beesd, The Netherlands (a subsidiary of Talson Trailers B.V. of Venlo, Netherlands (April 2019) and part of the Tirsan Group) is participating in the EC-supported Aeroflex Project.

British semi-trailer and rigid vehicle body builder, Don-Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd has, for the first time, manufactured a lifting deck straight-frame tri-axle double deck trailer design with a lifting roof.

Maxion Wheels used the NACV Show in Atlanta last month to unveil the Maxion Wheels’ drag-reducing, patent-pending aerodynamic concept wheel cover for the steer axle on trucks, called Aerowheel.

A supplier of patented aerodynamic products, FlowBelow Aero Inc, has signed an agreement with North American truck giant, Navistar Inc to supply custom aerodynamic drive wheel fairings for fitment ex-factory in 2020.