Many professional drivers dream of driving the world’s largest trucks, but few get to do it. Unfortunately, there are not really big trucks in Europe like American ones (for example). There are passionate people who buy American trucks in Europe, but they use it for pleasure, given that these big American trucks have a high…
Day: February 20, 2018
THE BIGGEST TRUCK ON THE PLANET
The Belaz 75710 is huge. In fact, this dump truck is the largest dump truck in the world. Designed by A.N. Egorov, Belaz’s General Designer, this Belaz mining dump truck can carry up to 450 tons of rock and other mining material. This new dump truck is so huge that it occupies an entirely new…
GENERAL MOTORS REVEALS SURUS AUTONOMOUS, FUEL CELL MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCK CONCEP
General Motors is working on a self-driving truck platform called the Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure (SURUS). The modular platform will have self-driving capabilities and will be able to run on unpredictable, off-road terrain, the company claims. The vehicle will be unveiled at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) from 9 to 11…
THIS IS WHAT 109,000 HORSEPOWER LOOKS LIKE — MEET THE BIGGEST ENGINE IN THE WORD
ships that weigh 170,974 tons. The cargo ships in question can carry 11,000 20-foot shipping containers at a breakneck speed of 31 knots. That’s a lot more oomph than the typical 20-knot cruiser, and the reason for the extra push is the world’s largest diesel engine. The 109,000-horsepower Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C, which first set sail in…
THOR ET-ONE, A NEW COMPETITOR FOR TESLA AND NIKOLA ONE
Tesla’s electric semi truck is drawing lots of attention, not to mention orders from major corporations. But now a new competitor has emerged with an all-electric big rig of its own. The Thor Trucks ET-One is the product of a small Los Angeles-area startup. It may be named after the god of thunder, but does Thor have what…
ALGAE -POWERED CHIRON CONCEPT TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
Although vehicles play an important role in economy, they are also one of the main problems of climate change, causing environmental pollution. In order to boost the economic efficiency, governments have to pay a high price. This incredible concept is called Chiron and was developed as a means of transportation that significantly lowers the ecological impact. Chiron represents a…
VOLVO ANTS: AERO NEUMATIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM BY ALEX MARZO
Alex Marzo has envisioned our future long-haul transportation with Volvo Ants, an aero neumatic transport systems. Through extensive research in biomimicry, this industrial designer has come up with transportation system inspired by ants. It implements ants behavior as a cohesive system as you know their ability to communicate with each other, distribute food, and all responsibilities…
VOLVO TRUCKS - NEW BATTERY SYSTEM PROVIDES BETTER DRIVER COMFORT AND MORE RELIABLE STARTS
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new battery system for Volvo FH and Volvo FM, which provides sufficient power for all in-cab functions while also reducing the risk of standstill due to discharged batteries. “Drivers can enjoy improved comfort and living conditions, knowing that they have enough power for their needs, with minimal risk of draining…