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A new study from the University of Surrey has investigated whether the Don-Bur Teardrop trailer works and, if so, why?

Optimizing trailer design for fuel efficiency: weight vs aerodynamics. Learn how to balance weight and aerodynamics to maximize fuel savings for commercial vehicles. Visit donbur.co.uk/trailerbuilder.

Ninatrans launches the first aerodynamic trailers in Belgium, in collaboration with DHL and Don-Bur. The Teardrop trailers aim to reduce CO2 emissions, supporting the Lean & Green project.

DHL adds one Teardrop trailer for use throughout Germany and France as part of its logistics solutions for its customer Airbus.

A major blue-chip retailer has acquired 37 Teardrop™ trailers, which could reduce their fuel consumption by up to 7%, giving them payback on their investment in under two years. CO2 emissions are calculated to drop by approximately 10%.

Wincanton, the leading European supply chain provider has just purchased eleven new aerodynamic high cube trailers for their Wavin contract which are set to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

Wincanton has bought another batch of lightweight Don-Bur Teardrop™ trailers for its construction fleet following successful in-house trials.

Chaplin Transport has just taken delivery of the first ever Teardrop™ Trailer to incorporate 3 moveable double deck sections (Ratchet Decks).

This 10m long, single axle urban Teardrop™MK2 runs at just 3.985m overall height and incorporates a 1500kg retractable Dhollandia Tail-Lift for Store Deliveries.

Don-Bur Unveils Teardrop™ MK2 Trailer with Enhanced Aerodynamics for Fuel Efficiency. New design boasts 15% fuel savings and reduced drag. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

Kuehne & Nagel have just taken delivery of 6 tandem axle Teardrop™ trailers to join the Virgin Media Fleet.

Don-Bur's EcoStream trailer, part of APC Overnight's fleet renewal, features an innovative lifting deck for safer, quicker loading, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.

Don-Bur Debuts 4m High Teardrop™ Trailer for Fuel-Efficient European Hauling. New design optimizes aerodynamics and load capacity, saving 10% fuel and CO2 emissions. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

Four days before the start of critical global climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, a forward thinking company from the West Midlands has been invited to Downing Street to showcase how the UK’s low carbon innovation and partnership are already shaping business for the future economy.

DHL Supply Chain says Don-Bur's Teardrop™ trailer has now become standard spec on all new trailer orders unless there is a compelling reason otherwise.

Lafarge Plasterboard and Wincanton have teamed up to provide a fleet of brand new teardrop trailers, helping to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change.

DHL has taken delivery of the first Don-Bur 'Teardrop' rigid curtainsider body. Mounted on a DAF CF65.220 chassis, the aerodynamic 22-foooter will be used by DHL on its regular contract with Rank Hovis, which involves delivering pallets of bagged flour.

DHL Exel Supply Chain, the leading logistics services provider, and DON-BUR, experts in vehicle design, have announced the launch of an innovative new design for the Teardrop™ trailer.

Don-Bur has manufactured a Teardrop trailer demonstrator for free trial and assessment.

PC World's 'RoadMouse' lorries cut fuel use by 10%, increase storage by 10%. Full fleet shift in 2008 for 20% improved fuel efficiency and CO2 savings.

Marks & Spencer is set to become the first company in the world to use a revolutionary, new articulated trailer, whose teardrop shape reduces CO2 emissions by 20%.

DON-BUR have manufactured two 13.7m “EcoStream” curtainsided double deck trailers with aerodynamic sloping roofs for free demonstration; one with a fixed deck and one with moving Ratchet Decks

Business Post and trailer builder Don-Bur have developed a new trailer design that saves in excess of £6,500 in fuel and takes over 24 tonnes of CO2 emissions.