Volume-limited cargo

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Volume-limited cargo

Let’s now consider the impact of weight reductions on lowering fuel consumption, emissions and raw material input for a tipper (dump) trailer with a gross vehicle weight of 44 tonnes (see tables below).

We assume that the cargo is limited by volume and the vehicles mainly drive on highways and rural main roads. By using Strenx^® 700MC instead of S355 steel, you can achieve a tare weight savings of 285 kg, a 19% lighter chassis, and annual fuel savings of € 589 (around US$ 640). This positively impacts emissions, with a lifetime savings of 9.41 tonnes CO₂ gained from less steel produced, longer service life, and greater capacity with fewer trips. With high-strength steel in thinner dimensions, you can choose to increase legal payload while maintaining the same total weight.

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Trailer Design Guideline Economic and environmental aspects of using HSS in the trailer industry

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