Do more with your empty miles
Do more with your empty miles
Exploring Our Innovation
Aeroflow is a Scotland based start-up focused on developing shape-shifting aerodynamic HGV trailers.
Worldwide, road haulage companies burn over £200 billion pounds of fuel annually towing empty/partially-loaded trailers. This inefficiency will only cut into haulier’s profits more over the coming years as the global road distribution market is still on the rise. Cutting even further into haulier’s profits is the implementation of various sustainable transport initiatives. These initiatives put pressure on companies to reduce their diesel consumption whilst simultaneously facilitating the transition to greener fuel alternatives.
Our aerodynamically efficient trailer provides a solution for hauliers that slashes costs, while helping to facilitate a greener future for the distribution industry. Designed for long-haul transit, our patented trailer design can cut aerodynamic drag to improve fuel efficiency by as much as 18%, translating to annual savings of over £4,500 per vehicle. This makes it a practical solution for both economic and environmental performance in long-haul freight transport.
How Our Technology Works
The universally recognisable box-truck shape is excellent for maximising cargo capacity, but as we have discussed these behemoths are often towed less than fully loaded. In these cases, the boxy design becomes a massive source of drag, wasting fuel while not actively generating revenue.
Our solution is simple but powerful: when goods are unloaded from one of our trailers, the walls can be pulled together at the rear; pivoting until they meet at a point. This new profile significantly reduces aerodynamic drag. When the unused cargo space is needed again, the walls can simply be pulled apart again. It’s a flexible, smart design that adapts to your operations, so you only use the fuel you need.
Aerodynamic Performance Boost
Exploring Our Innovation
Aeroflow is a Scotland based start-up focused on developing shape changing aerodynamic HGV trailers.
Worldwide, road haulage companies burn over £200 billion pounds of fuel annually towing empty/partially-loaded trailers. This inefficiency will only cut into haulier’s profits more over the coming years as the global road distribution market is still on the rise. Cutting even further into haulier’s profits is the implementation of various sustainable transport initiatives. These initiatives put pressure on companies to reduce their diesel consumption whilst simultaneously facilitating the transition to greener fuel alternatives.
Our aerodynamically efficient trailer provides a solution for hauliers that slashes costs, while helping to facilitate a greener future for the distribution industry. Designed for long-haul transit, our patented trailer design can cut aerodynamic drag to improve fuel efficiency by as much as 18%, translating to annual savings of over £4,500 per vehicle. This makes it a practical solution for both economic and environmental performance in long-haul freight transport.
How Our Technology Works
The universally recognisable box-truck shape is excellent for maximizing cargo capacity, but as we have discussed these behemoths are often towed less than fully loaded. In these cases, the boxy design becomes a massive source of drag, wasting fuel while not actively generating revenue.
Our solution is simple but powerful: when goods are unloaded from one of our trailers, the walls can be pulled together at the rear; pivoting until they meet at a point. This new profile significantly reduces aerodynamic drag. When the unused cargo space is needed again, the walls can simply be pulled apart again. It’s a flexible, smart design that adapts to your operations.
The Aerodynamic Edge
When air flows over a moving vehicle, it separates at the rear, creating turbulence and drag. An abrupt flat surface like the back end of a normal box trailer causes a large, sudden separation of airflow, resulting in a wide wake of turbulent air that manifests as drag that the vehicle must fight.
In contrast, providing a much shallower angle at the rear prevents the air from being torn away resulting in a dramatically reduced wake; and more importantly less wasteful drag. The tapered rear is especially beneficial for HGVs travelling at motorway cruising speeds, where over 50% of the fuel they consume is just to overcome drag.
Demonstrating the Difference
Reducing the Rear Wake
The Aerodynamic Edge
When air flows over a moving vehicle, it separates at the rear, creating turbulence and drag. An abrupt flat surface like the back end of a normal box trailer causes a large, sudden separation of airflow, resulting in a wide wake of turbulent air that manifests as drag that the vehicle must fight.
In contrast, providing a much shallower angle at the rear prevents the air from being torn away resulting in a dramatically reduced wake - and more importantly less wasteful drag. The tapered rear is especially beneficial for HGVs travelling at motorway cruising speeds, where over 50% of the fuel they consume is just to overcome drag.
Reducing the Rear Wake
Demonstrating the Difference
Shaping Tomorrow’s Transport
Efficient fuel use—whether diesel, electric, or hydrogen—has never been more important. At Aeroflow, our mission is to help hauliers get the most out of their equipment, without disrupting daily operations. By rethinking trailer design, we’re unlocking new levels of performance and efficiency. We're not just improving journeys, we’re helping to shape a smarter, cleaner future for road transport.
Our Supporters
Shaping Tomorrow’s Transport
Efficient fuel use—whether diesel, electric, or hydrogen—has never been more important. At Aeroflow, our mission is to help hauliers get the most out of their equipment, without disrupting daily operations. By rethinking trailer design, we’re unlocking new levels of performance and efficiency. We're not just improving journeys—we’re helping to shape a smarter, cleaner future for road transport.
