Ramsey Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Looks sweet, kinda like its sitting on a vette. http://autos.yahoo.com/news/walmarts-wave-concept-truck-fuel-efficient-future-semis-163539377.html?vp=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Walmart is bunch of fucking idiots when it comes to over the road trucks. So I don't have faith in this really going anywhere with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Jesus how much does an all CF trailer cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I will say that someone needs to edumacate me, as I've wondered for a couple of decades now why there isn't a more revolutionary redesign in OTR trucking. Aside from the International LoneStar, I haven't seen anything that looks any more aerodynamic than they were in the 80s/90s. Should have active aero skirts front and sides to cut through wind better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I will say that someone needs to edumacate me, as I've wondered for a couple of decades now why there isn't a more revolutionary redesign in OTR trucking. Aside from the International LoneStar, I haven't seen anything that looks any more aerodynamic than they were in the 80s/90s. Should have active aero skirts front and sides to cut through wind better... The majority of OTR trucks are "aerodynamic" compared to what used to be out there. There's also plenty that we cant see. Also have to remember they're fitting up to a 16L engine (if not more) in these trucks. http://images03.olx-st.com/ui/2/98/62/35229662_3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 The logo on the steering wheel said Peterbuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Will this be made in China? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Old link but it's a good thread if you haven't seen it. I too am surprised that there hasn't been more of an emphasis on aerodynamics. For most of those mods I'd think the ROI would be pretty darn quick, considering how much diesel they burn through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Cool Reminds me of this: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/JR_Central_Shinkansen_700.jpg/800px-JR_Central_Shinkansen_700.jpg They should've gone with the MAN http://global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/Leisure/2009/mantruck660.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 The ROI on most trucks is usually quite high. This is why it isn't uncommon to see mom and pop fleets with 30+ trucks. "Downtime" is every fleet owners least favorite word. As for the carbon trucks, I am keeping an eye on this. I wouldn't put it past some of the major OEMs like PACCAR or Daimler to already have some of these as prototypes. However, they would likely be painted to camouflage their intentions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 They should've gone with the MAN http://global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/img/Leisure/2009/mantruck660.jpg So, that's partially what I was thinking of in terms of major redesign: If you can get a sleeper-cab COE semi that still packs the engineering needed to haul, yet gets better aerodynamics and costs less to manufacture and operate, I'd think that's a win/win. I haven't done the math, but if that MAN COE is 60-70% of the $100-130k price for a Freightliner, and gets even comparable (if not lower) operating efficiencies, that seems like a no-brainer. Are truckers worried that all the dead hooker bodies and their stash of weed will fall out of the cab the first service they need to do in a COE? The wheels look sexy but silly for production tee-ruks. All you really need are some lightweight discs for aerodynamics anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I can see it now. F&F 14, gang of redneck ricers robbing the walmart trailer so they can cut it up and make their racing wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I can see it now. F&F 14, gang of redneck ricers robbing the walmart trailer so they can cut it up and make their racing wings. :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 pretty cool and an idea that's long overdue. The initial cost of this truck is what will keep it from ever seeing the road in any kind of numbers. Only a few companies can probably afford to own more than 1. Gotta start somewhere though. 13.4 mpg's is awesome....wonder if that was with a load? Probably not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I can see it now. F&F 14, gang of redneck ricers robbing the walmart trailer so they can cut it up and make their racing wings. lol Anyone read some of the idiotic comments left for the article in that link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 think of how hard it will be to masturbate or bang hookers with all those windows...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Wouldn't change the difficulty at all, would just have more of an audience, which some people are probably into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium fast Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I hope I never have to work on those !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Dad told me that the trucks they drove back in the day got like 7 mpg, now it is like 8ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Looks sweet, kinda like its sitting on a vette. http://autos.yahoo.com/news/walmarts-wave-concept-truck-fuel-efficient-future-semis-163539377.html?vp=1 I didn't realize a gtr could pull a trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I hope I never have to work on those !!! You work on commercial trucks? If so, PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 The majority of OTR trucks are "aerodynamic" compared to what used to be out there. There's also plenty that we cant see. Also have to remember they're fitting up to a 16L engine (if not more) in these trucks. http://images03.olx-st.com/ui/2/98/62/35229662_3.jpg Not only a 16L motor, but a radiator huge enough to keep that thing from overheating. Isn't that one of the major challenges of modifying existing designs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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