Benefits of an aluminum work truck

July 9, 2014
Increase fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions by reducing the weight of the vehicle. Using aluminum to build the frames, floors, doors, shelving and other components of upfit truck equipment will lower the GVW.

Increase fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions by reducing the weight of the vehicle. Using aluminum to build the frames, floors, doors, shelving and other components of upfit truck equipment will lower the GVW.

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