Optifuel Lab 3 aims to reduce fuel consumption by 13%

On September 21, Renault trucks informed that it is continuing its research into improving the energy efficiency of diesel trucks. With Optifuel Lab 3, the laboratory vehicle developed as part of the FALCON collaborative project, the manufacturer aims to reduce fuel consumption by 13% on a complete tractor-trailer combination. Optifuel Lab 3 combines technologies relating to aerodynamics, rolling resistance, driver assistance, energy management and the powertrain.
The aim of Optifuel Lab 3 is to demonstrate a 13% reduction in fuel consumption compared with a standard Renault Trucks T and trailer. It brings together innovative technologies developed by a consortium of partners comprising Renault Trucks, Faurecia, Michelin, Total, FRUEHAUF, Wezzoo, Benomad, Styl'Monde, Polyrim, Enogia, the IFP Energies nouvelles, the Ecole centrale de Lyon (LMFA) and the IFSTTAR (LTE; LESCOT). Optifuel Lab 3 is part of the FALCON (Flexible & Aerodynamic Truck for Low CONsumption) project which receives public funding after selection by the French Public Investment Bank BPI France on the 23rd F.U.I. call for projects.
Renault Trucks and its partners are aiming for a 13% reduction in fuel consumption on a typical long-haul trip. Optifuel Lab 3 will conduct its first on-road tests in 2019 and determine consumption savings assessments in 2020.
(Renault Trucks press release on September 21, 2018)