AEROFLEX – Aerodynamic and Flexible Trucks for Next Generation of Long Distance Road Transport
The AEROFLEX project is to develop and demonstrate new technologies, concepts and architectures for complete vehicles that are energy efficient, safe, comfortable, configurable and cost-effective, while ensuring that the varying needs of customers are satisfied by being flexible and adaptable with respect to the continuously changing operational conditions.the truck, the dolly and the trailer are ready to undertake the test program
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IVECO "In the AEROFLEX project, IVECO has the responsibility of work package 5 with the task of study an Innovative Front End Design for more Safety. IVECO coordinates the activities related to the development of an innovative safer truck front end..." Read more...
ZF "The quantity of goods to be transported has risen sharply in recent years. It is therefore paramount to develop new technologies that reduce fuel consumption and at the same time increase the efficiency of freight transport..." Read more...
TNO "TNO is proud and happy to be part of the Aeroflex consortium. Our main drive and goal is to support the development of efficient long haul transport..." Read more...
Michelin "I expect the Aeroflex project to deliver the demonstration that new vehicle architecture are a key lever to tackle the stakes of CO2 emission of freight road transport..." Read more...
CREO “By participating in AEROFLEX we wish to grow our network and sharpen our abilities in the field of heavy vehicle aerodynamics, develop novel concepts, and ultimately, strengthen our portfolio of product innovations...” Read more...
Chalmers "In the AEROFLEX project, Prof. Robert Thomson, Dr. András Bálint, Dr. Giulio Bianchi Piccinini and Ron Schindler at Chalmers University are responsible to collect and analyze existing field data and..." Read more...
DAF “The AEROFLEX project provides a unique opportunity for us to prepare the integration of the entire vehicle's aerodynamics, unlocking the future-generation performance levels that..." Read more...
HAN "Road freight transport is the dominant transport mode in EU, which cannot meet the future environmental targets, if remains unchanged..." Read more...
TML “Aeroflex is about developing new vehicle concepts, but priorities have to be set based on market demand. At TML, our aim is to help discover the elements of market demand for freight and logistic services that will be most relevant in the future..." Read more...
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