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Found 2 swedish dissertations matching the above criteria.

2. 1. Aerodynamic Investigation of Truck-Trailer Combinations

   Author : Helena Martini; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; aerodynamics; vehicle combinations; trucks; drag reduction;

   Abstract : In today’s society, increasing fuel prices and the constantly evolving emission legislation, forces the vehicle industry to develop new techniques for the propul- sion of vehicles, and optimization of existing technology. Trucks constitute a significant proportion of the transportation system, consequently it is of great importance to ensure as low an impact as possible on the environment. READ MORE

4. 2. Perspectives of Aerodynamic Drag and Cooling Airflow for Heavy-Duty Trucks - Reconsidering European Total Length Legislation

   Author : Helena Martini; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; cooling airflow; CFD; under-hood design; soft nose; truck-trailer combinations; inlet duct; outlet duct; aerodynamic drag;

   Abstract : Increasing fuel prices and constantly lowered emission legislation forces the vehicle industry to develop new methods for propelling vehicles and to optimize existing technology. Trucks constitute a significant proportion of the transportation system; consequently it is of great importance to ensure as low an impact as possible on the environment. READ MORE