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EPA-designated "SmartWay Elite" Trailers
EPA's SmartWay Transport
Program is a market-driven
partnership to help busi-
nesses move goods in the
cleanest, most efficient
way possible. By providing a
consistent set of tools and
information needed to make
informed transportation
choices, SmartWay enables
companies across the country
to benchmark performance
data in ways that protect our
environment,encourage eco-
nomic vitality, and enhance
our nation's energy security.
EPA's SmartWay Technology
program helps carrier fleets
make informed business
decisions to save fuel and
improve their supply chain
efficiency.
This new program element
is part of the 2OI5 SmartWay
trailer program updates that
include adding large refrig-
eration trailers and incorpo-
rating multiple aerodynamic
performance evaluation tools.
EPA's SmartWay Technology Program has expanded to include a higher perfor-
mance tier, the "SmartWay Elite" trailer.
What are EPA-designated "SmartWay Elite" trailers?
EPA-designated "SmartWay Elite" trailers are traditional 53-foot box dry van or refrigerated
trailers equipped with a combination of SmartWay-verified low-rolling resistance tires and
SmartWay-verified aerodynamic devices to obtain a total of 1 0% or more fuel savings over
traditional trailers. At least 9% of these fuel savings come from a combination of 2 or more
SmartWay-verified aerodynamic devices; these combinations are known as "SmartWay Elite
Aerodynamic Technology Combinations."
How are SmartWay Elite Aerodynamic Technology
Combinations defined?
SmartWay Elite Aerodynamic Technology Combinations may be created in two ways:
1) by combining individually-verified aerodynamic components listed on the SmartWay
website that total 9% or more benefit; or
2) by selecting a SmartWay Elite Aerodynamic Technology Combination "package" that is
listed on the SmartWay website has been tested and verified by EPA to perform at Elite
levels (9% fuel savings or higher).
Fleets managers have the flexibility to combine individually-verified components and can expect
good performance; however, they may need to assess the devices' interactive effects during use.
When a trailer is equipped with both SmartWay-verified low-rolling resistance tires and a
SmartWay Elite Aerodynamic Technology Combination, it is eligible for the SmartWay Elite trailer
designation.
SmartWay-verified
Technologies
Tires
Aerodynamic Dei/ices
Combined benefits of Tires
and Aerodynamic Dei/ices
SmartWay Trailer
(53-foot box dry van or
refrigerated trailer)
SmartWay-verified low-rolling
resistance tires producing
fuel savings of 1 % or
more
SmartWay-verified
component(s) producing
fuel savings of 5% or
more
6% or greater
SmartWay Elite Trailer
(53-foot box dry van or
refrigerated trailer)
SmartWay-verified low-rolling
resistance tires producing
fuel savings of 1% or
more
SmartWay-verified component
combination producing
fuel savings of 9% or
more
1 0% or greater
How are SmartWay Elite trailers different
from SmartWay trailers?
SmartWay trailers achieve a total of 6% or more fuel savings over
traditional trailers. At least 5% of these fuel savings will come from
reducing wind drag with one or more aerodynamic devices verified
by EPA, and an additional 1% or more in savings is achieved
through low-rolling resistance tires.
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SmartWay Elite trailers achieve a total of 1 0% or more fuel savings over traditional trailers. At least 9% of
these fuel savings will come from a SmartWay Elite Aerodynamic Combination (a combination of 2 or more
aerodynamic devices verified by EPA), and an additional 1% or more in savings is achieved through low-
rolling resistance tires.
What are the benefits of a SmartWay Elite trailer?
EPA's new SmartWay Elite designation defines trailers that achieve the highest levels of aerodynamic
performance currently available. Selecting trailers from EPA's SmartWay Elite category allows fleet managers
can invest in trailers that provide maximum fuel-savings when used in high-speed, long-haul operations.
Atypical tractor using a SmartWay Elite trailer (i.e., low-rolling resistance tires and Elite aerodynamics) could
save about 1,700 gallons of diesel annually.
Aerodynamics on trucks will perform differently depending upon driving speeds, tractor and trailer set-up,
and the weather. The SmartWay verification program guides fleets managers to devices with demonstrated
performance using controlled verification testing at high-speed cruise conditions (for consistent comparison).
Even though some fleets may see fuel savings higher than the EPA verified levels, many fleets may operate
at lower speeds. EPA is conducting research to provide fleets with information on how they might adjust fuel
savings estimates based on their unique operating conditions. These are still significant savings and smart
business.
For more information: www.epa.gov/smartway/forpartners/technology.htm or Tech_Center@epa.gov
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