Squeezing The Last Drop Of Diesel Out Of Your Semi-truck

To realise that the average semi-truck with a trailer will do approximately 7 to

8 miles per gallon may be quite depressing, in days gone by, the miles per gallon averaged somewhere between 2 and 3. With the vast improvements we have made as a society, the miles per gallon (MPG) for almost every size and shape of vehicle is improving considerably.

There are various areas of improvements when it comes to semi-trucks, notably:

Turbocharging increases a semi-truck's fuel economy. How it does this is by applying the torque only when it is required by the semi-truck.

Front and rear aerodynamics also assist in making the semi-truck much more streamlined. An example of this is the Kenworth T2000, which has a somewhat pointy shape to it, which gives it its impressive economy status.

Last of all, by switching semi-trucks to an automatic transmission, as opposed to a manual transmission, it increases the economy of the semi-truck by around 15%.

With the recession that we are currently experiencing, resulting in many businesses going into liquidation, it is beneficial for both the driver and the business that one should drive with efficiency in mind. Many of the areas which can improve the efficiency of the vehicle lie in the here and now. However, some would entail future considerations, such as driving vehicles that have better aerodynamics, or automatic transmissions as mentioned above.

When driving at a constant speed, it is essential that you drive in cruise control. Too many accelerations and decelerations cause the vehicle to consume more fuel in performing its various shifts in speed. When increasing the speed of your vehicle, you should do so steadily. If at all possible, such as an impending departure from the highway, then it may be wise to decrease your speed slowly.

You need not buy an entirely new vehicle to increase the miles per gallon that your semi-truck does. You can install many additions to your semi-truck, such as air deflectors on the roof of your semi-truck, and cab extenders which reduce the gap between the semi-truck and the trailer, which increases the aerodynamic nature of the overall vehicle.

Perhaps the most waste when driving a semi-truck is the unnecessary routes that you take to reach your destination. With the advent of GPS, it is possible for the system to direct you down the shortest routes to your destination. It also prevents you from getting lost in the labyrinth of roads that may surround your destination, once you leave the main roads. In a small car, getting lost isn't much more than an inconvenience, but in a semi-truck, getting lost would mean a significant amount of fuel consumption that was purely unnecessary.

If you can, install a fuel gauge in your semi-truck so that you're able to monitor the fuel consumption. This will educate you on how well your semi-truck is performing. It also allows you to experiment by adding and removing various gadgets to your vehicle, in an attempt to reduce the fuel consumption.

by: John Dorr

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