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FlowBelow Aero Expands Supplier Agreement With DTNA
FlowBelow Aero Inc. said Daimler Trucks North America will offer its fuel-saving Tractor AeroKit system as an option on its most fuel-efficient Freightliner Cascadia Evolution equipment package, effective immediately.
The AeroKit system improves truck fuel efficiency bymore than2% and consists of aerodynamic quick-release wheel covers, center fairings located between the wheels and rear fairings installed behind the tractor's wheels,according to thecompany.
As part of the supplier agreement, all its products will also be available for aftermarket purchase and installation through all Freightliner dealers in North America network, Austin, Texas-based FlowBelow said.
“With the addition of the Tractor AeroKit system to the Cascadia Evolution truck, we are providing increased value while also laying the groundwork for further aerodynamic enhancements,” Josh Butler, CEO of FlowBelow Aero, said in a statement.
The announcement expands on its earlier supplier agreement with DTNA in February 2016 to offer fleet customers its quick-release aerodynamic wheel covers as a factory installed and aftermarket option, it said.
DTNA, the market leader in Class 8 sales, is based in Portland, Oregon.