ATDynamics Announces International Partnership to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Freight Industry Oil Dependency

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ATDynamics, Inc. announced today that its proprietary TrailerTail technology, called "EcoTail" in Europe, has been tested in the Netherlands by TNT Express, a worldwide express delivery company, and Ephicas, a European aerodynamics partner.  The testing of the initial TrailerTail device to operate in Europe delivered 6% fuel savings over the five month testing period.

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"Reducing the transportation industry's dependence on oil relies on rapid innovation and technology adoption worldwide," commented Andrew Smith, CEO and Founder of ATDynamics.  "The comprehensive fuel economy and safety testing pursued by TNT Express in Europe will accelerate worldwide adoption of our technology."

In the last year, ATDynamics has supplied over 5,000 TrailerTails to US trucking fleets and is configuring to deploy 50,000 units by 2014.  Each TrailerTail saves approximately as much fuel as removing one passenger vehicle from the road.

Partner company Ephicas sought permission from the 'Dienst Wegverkeer' (RDW) to be able to run the TNT Express test program, since in the Netherlands there is not yet a length exemption for aerodynamic devices.  After safety tests, the RDW allowed a temporary exemption given that these tests align with the Transport White Paper targets to reduce CO2 emissions by 60%.

The operational tests performed by TNT showed over 7 gallons saved per 1000 miles traveled at a maximum vehicle speed of 50 mph.

"Savings on fuel cost is an interesting business case, but the technology also helps us to reach our goal of decreasing the CO2 emissions of our operations," said Irma Blanke, Director of Operations & Services for TNT Express Benelux.

About ATDynamics, Inc.

ATDynamics is the leading supplier of semi-trailer rear aerodynamics technology in the US. Based in South San Francisco, California, ATDynamics is a key partner in the DOE SuperTruck Initiative.  http://atdynamics.com

About TNT Express

TNT Express, one of the world's largest express delivery companies, moves 4.7 million parcels, documents, and pieces of freight every week to more than 200 countries. http://www.tnt.com/corporate

About Ephicas

Ephicas develops and sells products to improve the aerodynamics of truck trailers in Europe.  http://ephicas.eu   

CONTACT:
Crystal Arvigo
650-871-5156 #27
[email protected]

SOURCE ATDynamics, Inc.

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