Kuda Automotive
Kuda Automotive are one of the largest and leading suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and installers of Commercial Vehicle Aerodynamics and Accessories in the UK.
The challenge
How does fitting a Kuda iAM Air Management kit to different tractor unit and trailer combinations affect overall drag?
To answer this, Kuda needed automotive CFD software that was cost-effective, avoided high license or subscription fees, and remained simple and intuitive to use – while still delivering high-fidelity results.
The bramble solution
Using real-world 3D scanned parts alongside manufacturer-supplied vehicle and trailer models, bramble’s automotive CFD software enabled precise simulations of drag both with and without the Kuda iAM Air Management kit.
These high-fidelity CFD simulations provided clear visual insights into airflow over the vehicle, highlighting how the Kuda kit reduced turbulence and improved aerodynamic efficiency.
Value realised
The results from bramble’s automotive CFD software clearly demonstrated the impact of the Kuda iAM Air Management kit. Simulations showed a substantial reduction in drag, leading to up to a 5.5% improvement in fuel efficiency and an 11% reduction in overall drag.
“bramble CFD’s platform was simple and easy to use making it possible for us to produce multiple CFD simulations with high fidelity results. Running the bramble simulations instead of using expensive physical testing helped save us money on our product development process.”