TRUCKIN' INTO THE FUTURE

The article describes truck designs of the future in which the trucks will slide through the air at 55 mph with the least amount of reistance. They will bring not only savings from improved fuel economy, but will lower cab noise levels, have more inside room; better handling, and better forward visibility. Truck and trailer panels will be shaped carefully, brakes and tires will run cooler, and operate more efficiently. The benefits of aerodynamic design are noted.

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  Hearst Magazines

  Popular Mechanics, 224 West 57th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Dunne, J
• Publication Date: 1986-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 65-68
• Serial:
  • Popular Mechanics
  • Volume: 163
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Hearst Magazines
  • ISSN: 0032-4558

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Brakes; Driving; Fuel consumption; Handling characteristics; Tires; Trucks; Vehicle design; Visibility
• Old TRIS Terms: Truck brakes
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00495949
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 983
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 31 1990 12:00AM