Mack Trucks on Monday at the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference and Exhibition in San Diego announced a new option for Anthem models – an extended chassis fairing.
Integrated with the truck’s existing fairings, Mack’s Director of Product Strategy Roy Horton says the new option directs air more smoothly around the rear axles to improve fuel efficiency by up to .5%.
The extended chassis fairings can be combined with Mack’s advanced HE+ efficiency package, which includes the Mack MP8HE engine, Mack mDrive automated manual transmission and additional aerodynamic enhancements, to maximize fuel efficiency of Anthem models. Combined with the new extended chassis fairings, the HE+ package delivers up to 10% improved fuel efficiency, while achieving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay designation.
Featuring integrated steps, the extended chassis fairings also help improve the driver’s access to the back-of-cab area for tasks like connecting and disconnecting trailer air supply lines.
The new fairing option is currently available for order.
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