Research Output Summaries

Read outlines of potential fuel savings, estimates of implementation costs and recommendations for the best implementation strategy of SRF research in the SRF Output Summaries. The aim is to consolidate and clarify some of the research outputs which can bring direct commercial and social benefits to member companies.

Interpretation of results

For each research project, a table is provided containing: the potential fuel savings; implementation costs; and implementation timetable. These are presented on approximate numerical scales so that the effectiveness of the various outputs can be compared.

It is important to note that the % fuel savings refer to the benefits for an individual vehicle in comparison with a suitable reference vehicle (typically the same vehicle in unmodified form).   The overall benefits to an operator, or indeed the UK as a whole, will depend on the level of take-up of the result across the vehicle fleet.

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Scale Key

Dimension Symbol Value
% Fuel Saving: 1 x star 5% reduction in fuel consumption
Cost of implementation 1 x £ An implementation cost in the order of £5000
Implementation strategy: transparent-green-checkmark-hi, transparent-red-no-circle-md transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hiReady for implementation now

transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hiImplement over next 5 years

transparent-green-checkmark-hi10 years to implementation

transparent-red-no-circle-md Do not implement at this time

Summary of Results

Project Output % Fuel Saving Cost of implementation Implementation strategy
Trailer Aerodynamics star  £  transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hi
Dual-Fuel Engines  transparent-red-no-circle-md  ££££ transparent-red-no-circle-md
Logistical Measures starstarstarstar  ££££  transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hi
SRF Logger starstar  £  transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hi
Urban Delivery Vehicle starstarstarstar  £££  transparent-green-checkmark-hi
SRF Optimiser starstarstar  FREE  transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hi
Trailer Lightweighting starstar  £  transparent-green-checkmark-hitransparent-green-checkmark-hi

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Trailer Lightweighting

PROJECT OUTPUT Demonstrated a new lightweight deck which allows for increased payload for weight limited operation. Identified which operations could benefit from lightweighting.

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Urban Delivery Vehicle

PROJECT OUTPUT Development and testing of a prototype urban trailer with path-following steering system and hydraulic regenerative braking system.

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SRF Logger

PROJECT OUTPUT An Android based solution for heavy vehicle monitoring.

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Logistical Measures

PROJECT OUTPUTS Optimise distribution centre (DC) locations. Optimise the allocation of customers to DCs Create new collaborative networks

Dual-Fuel Engines

PROJECT OUTPUT Testing of dual fuel tractor units before and after conversion to dual fuel to analyse engine emissions.

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Trailer Aerodynamics

PROJECT OUTPUT A package of measures for improving the aerodynamics of refrigerated semi-trailers, including optimised rear end taper and side skirts.