Wal-Mart futuristic truck

Mr Quatro · 04-02-14, 07:17 AM

Now this is my kind of truck:http://www.cnbc.com/id/101540310

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On Friday, Wal-Mart unveiled its futuristic truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show, and it looks like a vehicle out of a Transformers movie. The tractor-trailer, which has taken the Internet by storm, is causing auto geeks to drool with its advanced turbine powertrain, electrified auxiliary components, leading edge aerodynamics, and more.

Jimbuna · 04-02-14, 07:29 AM

From what I've read in the forums should it not look more like this?

MH · 04-02-14, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

From what I've read in the forums should it not look more like this?

Most likely made in china for half the price.

Wolferz · 04-02-14, 07:46 AM

The driver of that Trans Am definitely has a winning lawsuit.

Better call Saul.

Jimbuna · 04-02-14, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MH

Most likely made in china for half the price.

LOL

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 04-02-14, 08:15 AM

Looks like someone took an Audi, chopped the roof off, added an extra set of wheels and stuck a futuristic cab on top.

ReallyDedPoet · 04-02-14, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

From what I've read in the forums should it not look more like this?

^^^^

Wolferz · 04-02-14, 09:12 AM

I don't think any respectable gear jammer would be caught dead driving that thing. Except maybe Swamprat69er.

Gargamel · 04-02-14, 09:18 AM

It's really not that different than current models, just a "tad" bit more streamlined, which has to be good for fuel efficiency. There was a show in the 80's I remember about a futuristic looking cab, more like a car, that would pull full sized trailers. My dad was looking into getting new trucks for his company at the time, and all the drivers he talked to who had tested them at conventions and such said they hated it, sat too low to the ground.

Admiral Halsey · 04-02-14, 09:57 AM

God that thing looks fugly.

Catfish · 04-02-14, 01:20 PM

^ Do you find current trucks with vertical fronts any more charming?

I have always wondered why trucks seem to need the appearance and air drag of a wall shelf ??!!

B.t.w. old news, Mr. Colani designed such aerodynamic trucks before, and you sometimes see one here, if not often:

And ... consuming a third less fuel is an argument.

OT:
B.t.w. the real former name is Kulani, producer of the naval and police uniforms in Germany since ages (including WW2), Colani is the son's 'artist's' name.

Greetings,
Catfish

nikimcbee · 04-02-14, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

From what I've read in the forums should it not look more like this?

I think this is closer:

nikimcbee · 04-02-14, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by privateer

They're working on a newer version that uses even less fuel.

I vote this one.

Schroeder · 04-02-14, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

^ Do you find current trucks with vertical fronts any more charming?

I have always wondered why trucks seem to need the appearance and air drag of a wall shelf ??!!

That has something to do with the maximum overall length a train is allowed to have (18,75m for semis IIRC). The shorter your tractor the longer your trailer (cargo space) can be. That's why you hardly see a long nose truck in Europe.

Jimbuna · 04-03-14, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by privateer

They're working on a newer version that uses even less fuel.

I think I've just found my new career

04-02-14, 07:29 AM	#2
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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	The driver of that Trans Am definitely has a winning lawsuit. Better call Saul. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

04-02-14, 08:15 AM	#6
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Looks like someone took an Audi, chopped the roof off, added an extra set of wheels and stuck a futuristic cab on top. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

04-02-14, 09:12 AM	#8
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	I don't think any respectable gear jammer would be caught dead driving that thing. Except maybe Swamprat69er. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

04-02-14, 09:18 AM	#9
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	It's really not that different than current models, just a "tad" bit more streamlined, which has to be good for fuel efficiency. There was a show in the 80's I remember about a futuristic looking cab, more like a car, that would pull full sized trailers. My dad was looking into getting new trucks for his company at the time, and all the drivers he talked to who had tested them at conventions and such said they hated it, sat too low to the ground. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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Admiral Halsey Best Admiral in the USN Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USS Enterprise (CV-6) Posts: 1,740 Downloads: 317 Uploads: 0	God that thing looks fugly.

04-02-14, 01:20 PM	#11
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ Do you find current trucks with vertical fronts any more charming? I have always wondered why trucks seem to need the appearance and air drag of a wall shelf ??!! B.t.w. old news, Mr. Colani designed such aerodynamic trucks before, and you sometimes see one here, if not often: And ... consuming a third less fuel is an argument. OT: B.t.w. the real former name is Kulani, producer of the naval and police uniforms in Germany since ages (including WW2), Colani is the son's 'artist's' name. Greetings, Catfish

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