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鈥淲e are proud to introduce a broad array of innovative aerodynamic solutions in North America that will improve efficiency of commercial vehicles for fleet operators and transport companies alike,鈥 said Jon Morrison, WABCO President, Americas. 鈥淲ABCO鈥檚 OptiFlow AutoTail, TrailerSkirt and other industry-leading devices will help our fleet customers, including 黑料不打烊members, meet U.S. greenhouse gas emission regulations set to take effect in January 2018.鈥
WABCO recently broadened the choice for commercial vehicle fleets on the hunt for aerodynamic devices to improve their fuel use and operational efficiency. The company recently introduced the first aerodynamic tail in the U.S. to feature both . WABCO鈥檚 OptiFlow AutoTail deploys and retracts tail panels based on driving speed as determined by sensors linked to WABCO鈥檚 Trailer Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS). The device automatically deploys at vehicle speeds of 45 mph ensuring it is consistently used at speeds that maximize aerodynamic fuel savings. The tail panels automatically retract at a vehicle speed of 10 mph.
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WABCO (NYSE: WBC) is a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles. Founded nearly 150 years ago, WABCO continues to pioneer breakthrough innovations for advanced driver assistance, braking, stability control, suspension, transmission automation and aerodynamics. Partnering with the transportation industry as it maps a route toward autonomous driving, WABCO also uniquely connects trucks, trailers, cargo, drivers, business partners and fleet operators through advanced fleet management systems and mobile solutions. WABCO reported sales of $2.8 billion in 2016. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, WABCO has 13,000 employees in 40 countries. For more information, visit . For more information on WABCO OptiFlow鈩 aerodynamic solutions visit .
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