HGV fuel saving devices. Don-Bur extends its Teardrop trailer concept to curtainsiders while Biglorryblog reminds us all about Chloe and her purple M&S ladies pants....

Not content with putting the cat amongst the pigeons with their box-bodied aerodynamic Teardrop' trailer Don-Bur has since created a curtainsider version and ICI Paints AkzoNobel, has taken delivery of eight of them following an environmental review. As most Biglorryblog readers know, the Teardrop design features a full length curve over the whole roof which not only reduces turbulence and minimises drag, but being so super slippery can create a 10% saving in fuel and a reduction in CO2 emissions of 100 tonnes each year for the fleet compared to its standard curtain-sided trailers. The eight new trailers, fully liveried with ICI Paints AkzoNobel brands, will be used on the UK operations from Goole and Stowmarket and will serve the new style store delivery trunking operation.

Whilst the solid body Teardrop trailer (pictured above running for PC World) has been seen on the UK's roads for about 12 months, 'curtain-sided' versions are very new. Still retaining a 4m roof height at the front to match the tractor unit, rising to 4.5m and gradually dipping to 3.7m at the rear, the curtain-sider also has aerodynamic, full-wrap side skirts to further enhance its streamline qualities. David Macrae, UK Logistics Manager from ICI Paints AkzoNobel tells Biglorryblog: "Sustainability and the environment are very important to us. The introduction of these aerodynamic trailers is another step in the right direction and is a part of our 'Step Towards Greener' initiative. We will continue to work together to ensure we can further minimise the impact of our transport."

And here's one of the very first Teardrops to appear..belonging to M&S which used a very attractive young lady called Chloe waving a pair of M&S ladies' pants in the air to launch it... And naturally you'll find it all by clicking through here...