Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Market
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The Importance of Lightweighting in Commercial Trucking
December 26, 2021
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Commercial trucking is the backbone on which North American shipping and distribution relies. Nearly every product on store shelves or in one’s home has been
Wear Evaluation of Niobium-Added Cast Iron for Brake Disc and Drum Applications
October 5, 2020
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SAE Technical Paper 2020-01-1627, October 2020, co-authored with CBMM, Leal Consulting, and Metaprol. DOWNLOAD FREE COPY
Lightweighting Confidence Report
August 1, 2015
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NACFE is a non-biased source for trucking technologies that improve freight efficiency, reduce fuel and emissions. The Lightweighting Confidence Report is a great resource on
Lightening Things Up for Diesels – Diesel Progress
June 12, 2014
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In commercial trucking, there is a significant effort to reduce the weight over the steer axle. Trailer bogies are adjusted; the trailer-to-cab gap is adjusted
Development and Testing of Lightweight Aluminum Composite Brake for Medium to Heavy Duty Vehicles
October 1, 2010
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SAE Technical Paper 2010-01-1705, October 2010, co-authored with Matt Kero Preview PDF