Fersa FE wheel hub cuts truck fuel consumption by 3pc
Automotive bearing solutions manufacturer, Fersa, has revealed a new wheel hub design that’s claimed to delivers at least three per cent fuel savings for trucks towing trailers.
Fersa says its new Fuel Efficient (FE) Wheel Hub Assembly is the result of years of advanced engineering, combining precision microgeometric refinements, high-performance materials and an optimised lubrication system to reduce rolling resistance and improve overall efficiency.
The new wheel hub was subjected to an independent test spanning over one million kilometres across multiple continents, road conditions and environmental settings including demanding dusty terrains and wading situations.
Independently validated by Maswer and TechnoPark MotorLand, the testing program covered a mix of urban, interurban, and long-distance highway conditions, mirroring the daily challenges fleet operators face.
Vehicle applications included long-haul trucks, rigid trucks, and truck-trailer combinations operating across high-traffic city routes and open-road cycles.
Testing results indicate that a single truck driving 150,000 km per year consumes around 60,000 litres of fuel, costing approximately €108,000 annually (at a diesel price of €1.80 per litre).
With a three per cent fuel efficiency improvement, each truck utilising Fersa’s FE technology saves around 1,800 litres of fuel per year, equating to an annual cost reduction of €3,240 per truck.
Across a fleet of 100 vehicles, this amounts to an annual saving of €324,000.
“The transportation industry is under immense pressure to reduce both costs and emissions. Our Fuel Efficient technology is a game-changer, delivering validated savings on fuel consumption, lower CO₂ emissions and a reduction in drivetrain friction of up to 50 per cent,” said Rafael Paniagua, CEO of Fersa.
“But this is just the beginning – we believe this technology has the potential to achieve even greater fuel savings. Our commitment to continuous optimisation and real-world testing will further unlock its full potential.”
Fleet operators participating in the FE trials have reported noticeable improvements in their daily operations. Long-haul trucks benefitted from enhanced fuel economy on highways, while urban transport fleets experienced reduced wear-and-tear in stop-and-go driving.
One of Fersa’s key trial partners, Sesé, a major European supply chain management company with a fleet of more than 3,000 trucks, highlighted the impact of these improvements.
“Every percentage of fuel savings translates into tangible cost reductions at our scale of operations,” said Carlos Giner, corporate director of transport at Sesé. “We are constantly looking for innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and support our sustainability goals without compromising performance.”
Beyond fuel savings, Fersa says its FE Wheel Hub Assembly contributes to lower CO₂ emissions, directly supporting sustainability targets and global carbon reduction efforts.