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DMiller 
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 Topic: Talk of Butt Ugly!!
Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 4:20pm |
Concept NEW Generation Peterbilt. WOW, is this BAD
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steve(ill)
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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. |
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 30 Oct 2022 at 4:46pm |
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...
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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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.
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Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God.
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DMiller
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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.
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Codger
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Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 7:14am |
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Makes me like and appreciate my "B", and "R" model Mack trucks all that much more.
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 7:42am |
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Spare me....... A nightmare on wheels...
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Alberta Phil
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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!!
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 9:52am |
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
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Clay
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Posted: 31 Oct 2022 at 3:39pm |
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I bet the designer drives an early PRIUS, Tree Hugger and is a VEGAN.
Edited by Clay - 31 Oct 2022 at 3:40pm
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