MVTS testing showed that the Aperia Technologies Halo Tire Inflator could produce measurable fuel savings by maintaining tire pressures as desired by the fleet. During the MVTS test, a Baseline tire pressure of 100 psi ‘cold’ showed a fuel savings of 1.19 gal/1000 miles (1.16%) compared to 90 psi cold pressure. A fuel savings of 0.62 gal/1000 miles (0.60%) was measured with a pressure of 100 psi cold compared to 120 psi cold. These results indicated that both high pressures and low pressures result in a loss in fuel economy compared to 100 psi cold in the tested conditions, which the Halo Tire Inflator helps to maintain.
Testing was conducted on a closed-circuit test track using modern Class 8 sleeper tractors and 53-foot dry van trailers with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 66,000 lbs. at a steady test speed of 65 MPH.
Results for Any Carrier
Carriers can trust the test results are reliable for other tractor-trailer configurations, as they are not specific to MVTS fleet. During testing, vehicles were configured to represent the current industry-standard and did not include wheel covers or tractor wheel side fairings. Carriers can find directions on calculating their own fuel savings in the report or can contact MVT Solutions with questions.
Independent Third Party Testing
MVT Solutions fuel economy testing is independent, 3rd party testing. We do not receive any payment from the sale of products tested. To learn more about the test, view the report above or contact us.
