Alternative Aerodynamic Camper Shell Helps Increase Pickup Truck Fuel Efficiency
An avid Ecomodder member by the name of Brett Herndon has created an alternative aerodynamic product for pickup trucks, specifically his F-150, to help cut the drag ratio caused by an open bed and increase the F-150′s fuel efficiency by as much as $455 annually. “With pickup trucks, the big, open bed is a big no-no,” Herndon said. “If you can cover it even with a bed cover, you’re going to improve fuel efficiency,” Herndon stated. Made of fiberglass and plastic, Brett also designed the cover to convert into a camper shell. Brett has achieved a fuel economy increase of 4 miles per gallon from the stock 18 miles per gallon average to 22 with the cover. His combined mileage rose nearly 2 miles per gallon from 16, to 17.7. No pricing has been announced yet.
Source: Detroit News
Tags: Bed & Cargo, Engine, Ford, Fuel, New Products
Category: News
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