ConMet’s TruckWings technology has surpassed one billion total accumulated miles on the road, equivalent to more than 10 trips from the Earth to the sun. Launched in 2015, TruckWings is an active aerodynamic device designed for heavy-duty trucks to reduce drag and turbulence.
“Reaching one billion miles with TruckWings is an enormous milestone for the TruckWings team, ConMet, and the trucking industry,” said Daniel Burrows, vice president and general manager of TruckWings at ConMet. “We have learned from every mile with every customer to build the most robust, highest performing products yet.”
Independent third-party testing by MVTS shows that TruckWings technology can improve vehicle efficiency by up to 6.2%. The TruckWings device is fully automatic, with no driver interaction required. The “wings” deploy at highway speeds when aerodynamics are the primary driver of vehicle efficiency, and retract at lower speeds to avoid contact with the trailer when maneuvering.
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To track the mileage and performance of trucks equipped with a TruckWings device, the technology includes cloud-connected telematics for real-time data, including uptime reporting. This allows fleets to monitor and analyze the improvement in vehicle efficiency, providing valuable data for performance evaluation and optimization.
The integrated telematics also allows tracking of estimated fuel and carbon dioxide (CO2) saved by improving vehicle efficiency. Since 2015, TruckWings technology has saved over 143 million pounds (more than 65,000 tonnes) of CO2 – the equivalent of more than 15,000 gasoline-powered passenger cars driven for one year – proving substantial environmental and economic benefits.
With a universal design that fits virtually all tractors, TruckWings devices can be installed on new builds or as retrofits, taking two people only two hours of installation time. The device’s components, made with durable aluminum, are designed for easy removal and replacement, and require low maintenance, easily aligning with fleets' preventative maintenance schedules.