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Old 09-29-2017, 04:06 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Well, it's been settled that the width is at a minimum questionable.

The other claims are also questionable.

The Bionic Chameleon Truck | Yanko Design
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This bionic cargo transport uses an innovative segmented body remarkably like that of a centipede. This enables the truck to adjust its size to the cargo load. The resilient soft tarpaulin shelled body is strong enough to protect its cargo but also absorbs impacts in case of accidents. As an added benefit fuel savings abound since the truck’s weight is slashed in half.
Terrible aerodynamics, but they didn't even attempt to deceive there with a claim.

A packaging study, but it fails the smell test.

EDIT: link to the designer's bio, he's an instructor, does some outside work.

Haishan Deng | Cleveland Institute of Art College of Art | 800.223.4700

Грузовик будущего: The Chameleon и Super Tipper Truck от Haishan Deng (обзор и фото) | Steer.ru




The rear track narrows, or should I say the front is wider, making our width discussion even more relevant.
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You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............

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