Fuel Saving Calculation

Steel Wheels* vs. Alcoa^® aluminum wheels**

Summary

Fuel Savings: 0.29l/100km (1.29%)
Constant Speed test runs (CST) with a heavy-duty semi-trailer combination, based on Annex VIII of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 and additional fuel consumption test results.

Test Vehicle: Long-Haul truck/trailer combination with aerodynamic components
Truck Steer: 22.5″ x 9.00″ Alcoa^® Ultra ONE^® wheels
Truck Drive: 22.5″ x 9.00″ dual Al torque wheels Kistler RoaDyn P1HT
Trailer: 22.5″ x 11.75″ ET120 Alcoa^® Ultra ONE^® wheels

Alcoa^® aluminium wheels were tested against two models of steel wheels used on the same test truck/trailer combination. Find steel wheel specifications in report section 4.2.1* and Alcoa^® aluminium wheel specifications in report section 4.2.2**.

Calculate your estimated fuel saving opportunities. Estimates are based on the conditions detailed in test report [Download the full test report here]. Individual fuel savings will vary depending on specifications of vehicle and other parameters.

Kilometers per year

Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km

litres

Cost of litre fuel in €

€

Number of vehicle combinations
(Trucks & Trailers)

Annual fuel cost for above vehicles in €

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Total fuel saving potential

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