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ARC Announces First Class-8 Open Test
February 28th 2009 -

On April 14, 2009, ARC will hold its first ever heavy duty truck and trailer open wind tunnel test. This test is open to all fleets and product developers for a small fee. This test is designed to offer each participant the chance to test a few aerodynamic products or a new design with regards to fuel economy savings. Results will be live and displayed in minutes following each test run. The base model being used is a Prostar two axle sleeper cab tractor with a 53' Wabash trailer. "ARC is excited to pioneer a new fuel savings technique for the class-8 industry. We are so confident in our techniques ability to offer a cost effective, positive step change to the industry, that we decided to hold an historic series of open tests for this particular industry." said Mike Camosy, Operations Manager. Before this test, all testing completed by ARC waw "losed door" for a single customer.

For more information on how ARC's capabilities can help you, contact ARC by e-mail at sales@arcindy.com or via phone at 1-317-291-8600.


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