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The Aerocap Aerodynamic Attachment For Pickup Trucks, Andrew J. Tucker, David Silk
The Aerocap Aerodynamic Attachment For Pickup Trucks, Andrew J. Tucker, David Silk
ATU Research Symposium
As the pickup truck continuously becomes more popular in both commercial and family applications, the fuel efficiency of modern pickup design should be brought into question. According to CBS News, pickup trucks accounted for around 20% of all new vehicles sold in America in 2022, with the three most popular vehicles sold during the year all being pickups. However, these vehicles consistently have higher drag coefficients than other types of vehicles, namely sedans or crossovers. This leads to decreased fuel economy and more overall greenhouse gas emissions. Even in the case of an electric pickup truck, the high drag coefficient …