The SRF research team is part of two successful bids for the \u00a320m Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial, announced by Transport Minister John Hayes on 11th January.<\/p>\n
The two projects are:<\/p>\n
‘Lightweight, Aerodynamic Double Deck Trailers’<\/strong><\/p>\n Partners: Lawrence David, Tesco, SDC, SRF<\/em><\/p>\n This project will design, build and trial six demonstrator lightweight aerodynamic double-deck trailers. A range of lightweight features will be adopted, including novel composite decking and running gear.<\/em><\/p>\n ‘Maximising CNG Benefits’<\/strong><\/p>\n Partners: CNG Fuels Ltd, Waitrose, SRF<\/em><\/p>\n The Project will trial a significantly sized fleet of dedicated gas HGVs to demonstrate their suitability for large scale roll-out.<\/em><\/p>\n In both projects, the main role of the SRF will be to instrument and monitor the vehicles in-service using the powerful ‘SRF Logger’ technology, developed by the research team over the past 2 years. The team will analyze the results of the various low-carbon interventions and report the data to the programme office as well as performing a number of specialized tests, measuring noise, emissions, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.<\/p>\n Director of the SRF, David Cebon, said: “We are delighted to be part of these important projects with two experienced teams of industry partners. The projects will measure the effects of the low-carbon interventions in objective field trials, using the latest instrumentation and data analysis approaches. This will help us to quantify the impact of the Centre’s research.”<\/p>\n