Top 10 Fuel Economy Factors

      In a major study, The Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Assns. identified the major factors that most affect fuel economy. The top 10 are:
      1: Driver skills
      2: Speed - especially with poor aerodynamics
      3: Cooling fan "on" time
      4: Electronic versus mechanical engines
      5: Using rib tires in every wheel position
      6: Cutting idling time
      7: Using single semi-trailers instead of doubles
      8: Using a roof fairing rather than a flat roof
      9: Using a roof fairing rather than a raised-roof sleeper
      10: Slowing down 5 mph

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