Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0991170

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0991170

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The development of active third-generation heavy vehicle aerodynamic drag reducing devices to reduce future transport emissions. The potential for emission reductions through aerodynamic improvements is particularly apparent in long haul heavy vehicle transport. By developing active devices to be fitted to the heavy vehicle trailer of the future this work offers drag reduction potential from current levels of up to 40 per cent. If widely implemented these devices could play a major part in the transport sector meeting medium term emissions targets. If successful not only will the project develop unique components, it will support heavy vehicle research and development that is so important to maintaining a strong manufacturing presence in Australia, especially in regional centres, such as Ballarat where Maxitrans has major headquarters.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 03-2010

End Date: 12-2014

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $350,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Aerodynamics | Automotive Engineering | Aerospace Engineering

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Transport equipment | Ground transport |

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