Talk of Butt Ugly!!
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Topic: Talk of Butt Ugly!!
Posted By: DMiller
Subject: Talk of Butt Ugly!!
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 4:20pm
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Concept NEW Generation Peterbilt. WOW, is this BAD https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21253449/peterbilt-showcases-supertruck-at-atas-mce" rel="nofollow - https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21253449/peterbilt-showcases-supertruck-at-atas-mce |
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 4:36pm
Its like Flying the Space Shuttle...  Peterbilt’s SuperTruck 2 features an aerodynamic shape with a center drive position to improve overall visibility, a right-hand entry stand-up door, pop-out windows, cameras in place of mirrors, and custom tires and wheels. Other features include a mild hybrid powertrain, a waste heat recovery system, and a lightweight chassis for improved fuel economy. The split-level integral cab and sleeper features a large, wrap-around dash, 15-inch digital dash display for virtual gauges and critical vehicle data, an additional display for HVAC, infotainment and navigation controls, an articulated seat that rotates left and right, and a pull-out desk. ------------- Like them all, but love the "B"s. |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 4:46pm
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gee where's the BATTERIES ??? Why ain't it an EV ?? so... only a driver's seat...can't pickup chicks.... ..cameras fail, no mirrors..that'll be 'fun',specially in winter... NO mention as to the numbers of the 'improved fuel economy'... waste heat recovery..real old tech..see Mech Illustrated DECADES ago... ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 6:21pm
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Talk about a maintenance nightmare when the computers and electronic gizmos start failing! One big EMP would cause a major shutdown. Operator overload from watching all those displays can be another problem........oh wait....they may just let it drive itself while the Operator takes a nap. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: DMiller
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 6:40am
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Manufacturers have lost ALL value of Sense. This is a Machine to get product from point A to B, does NOT have to be a technical freak show. Basic gauges, Basic controls and Basic comfort mechanisms. Too stupid for reality. As well aerodynamics have negligible effect until reach 150mph so excess baggage loss of freight weight capacity and poor to unmanageable drive train heat control. |
Posted By: Codger
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 7:14am
| Makes me like and appreciate my "B", and "R" model Mack trucks all that much more. |
Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 7:42am
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Spare me....... A nightmare on wheels... ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 9:18am
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Obviously the manufacturers have no idea what their customers want or need. Seems like a good way to soon be out of business!! |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 9:52am
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Ever since 'computers' got real powerful and cheap ( less than a buck... ) everyone tosses several in where ONE could do the needed jobs. Then they added the overly complicated and temper mental CANbus just to create even MORE problems. Chaos reigns !!! Jay ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 3:39pm
| I bet the designer drives an early PRIUS, Tree Hugger and is a VEGAN. |