- Current Technology
- Fleet Adoption
- Chassis
- Idle Reduction
- Operational Practices
- Messy Middle Powertrain Service & Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Two-Truck Platooning
- Limiting Speed
- Reduction of Empty Miles
- Driver Training
- Driver Incentives
- In-Cab Behavior Notifications
- Routing Optimization
- Coasting Before Braking
- Parking
- Telematics
- Upfits & Retrofits
- Weigh & Toll Station Bypass
- Sustainability
- Powertrain
- Natural Gas’ Role in Decarbonizing Trucking
- Electronic Engine Parameters
- Automated Manual Transmissions
- Low Viscosity Engine Lubricant
- Direct Drive Transmissions
- Synthetic Transmission Oil
- Gear-Down Protection
- Predictive Cruise Control
- Engine Downspeeding
- Fuel Additives
- Electrically Driven Accessories
- Electrically Driven A/C Compressors
- Variable Speed Water Pump
- Automatic Transmissions
- Engine Downsizing
- High Efficiency Alternators
- Alternative Fuels
- Tires & Rolling Resistance
- Tractor Aerodynamics
- Trailer Aerodynamics
- Trailer General
- Fleet Fuel Study
- Benchmarking Tool
- Emerging Technologies
- Electric Trucks
- Decarbonizing Truck and Trailer Refrigeration
- Intermodal & Drayage: An Opportunity to Reduce Freight Emissions
- Charging Forward with Electric Trucks
- Hydrogen Trucks: Long-Haul’s Future?
- Charting the Course for Early Truck Electrification
- High Potential Regions for Electric Truck Deployments
- Electric Trucks: A Regional Haul Report
- Electric Trucks: Where They Make Sense
- Medium-Duty Electric Trucks: Cost of Ownership
- Viable Class 7/8 Electric, Hybrid, and Alternative Fuel Tractors
- Electric Truck Primers
- Autonomous Trucking
- Electric Trucks
- Thought Leadership
- Run on Less
- Collaboration Reports
- Driving Maximum Efficiency
- Smart Charging for Electric Truck Depots
- Insights from Industry Leaders: Fleet Perspectives on Charging-as-a-Service
- Technology Uptake in California & Canada with ICCT
- Education of Elementary School Students
- High School 2020 Math Modeling Competition
- Video Development with James Brown Media
- Establishing Vehicle Specifications with ICCT
- Starship Initiative with Shell
- Tractor-Trailer Gap Closure with TruckLabs
- Platooning with Peleton
- Tire Testing with Michelin
- NA Trailer Fuel Efficiency Technologies with ICCT
- Market Barriers with ICCT
Vented Mud Flaps – Tractor
Vented mud flaps are designed with holes or other means for allowing air to flow through the flaps while maintaining the function of lowering water spray and deflecting objects.
Many different designs are commercially available and adoption is growing significantly.
Benefits
Fuel Savings (If Coupled with Higher Capacity and Higher Voltage Electrical System)
Challenges
Not Available for Most Vehicles as of March 2017
Increased Complexity of Electrical System
Higher Electrical System Voltage and Power Output Required
Reliability Issues
Increased Maintenance Costs
