The new 2012 Mercedes Actros

[cawimmer430]

Looks awesome. 

Official: Blue Efficiency Power: The new Actros for long-distance haulage is ready to order



High investment in the world?s cleanest truck
Enhanced comfort, handling, and economy
First truck developed consistently in line with Euro VI requirements
Drawbacks of sophisticated exhaust gas treatment system have been more than offset
Diesel consumption cut by seven percent

?Trucks have become and continue to become more and more economical, efficient, safer, and quieter,? says Andreas Renschler, Member of the Daimler AG Board of Management with responsibility for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses. ?The Euro VI legislation soon to go into effect in Europe requires us to come up with completely new vehicle concepts. The new Mercedes-Benz Actros enables us to meet the demanding Euro VI limits while at the same time further reducing fuel consumption to such an extent that customers notice it in their pockets. Our customers need to know that it will pay off for them if they invest in environmental protection at an early stage of the game by purchasing a Euro VI vehicle. Governments also clearly have an obligation to offer incentives that will speed up the modernization of truck fleets.?


More here: http://theworldofmbamg.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/official-blue-efficiency-power-the-new-actros-for-long-distance-haulage-is-ready-to-order/

[heelntoe]

I like it, I think It looks menacing!

I read that they put in a lot of hours in the wind tunnel for this one!

[2o6]

Never understood Europe's penchant for using the cab-over design. Seems like more American style rigs would be easier to make more Aerodynamic.

[Soup DeVille]

Never understood Europe's penchant for using the cab-over design. Seems like more American style rigs would be easier to make more Aerodynamic.

They have stricter overall length regulations.

Also, privately run owner-operator trucks are nearly unheard of in Europe: so very few buying the trucks worry how much it beats up the driver.

[Submariner]

They have stricter overall length regulations.

Also, privately run owner-operator trucks are nearly unheard of in Europe: so very few buying the trucks worry how much it beats up the driver.

Cab-over that much more uncomfortable?

[Soup DeVille]

Cab-over that much more uncomfortable?

All the ones I've ever been in were horrible. The seats are basically right on top of the front wheels, so every bump and jounce of the suspension is translated directly to your ass. Maybe european roads are smoother overall? Maybe they do something different that makes it better?

[68_427]

Cab-over that much more uncomfortable?

Think of it as sitting over the back axle of a school bus.

[hotrodalex]

Think of it as sitting over the back axle of a school bus.

So if you go fast enough over a bump you can fly up out of your seat and almost hit your head on the roof? 

[Tave]

Don't they put floaty springs in the driver's seat?

[Soup DeVille]

Don't they put floaty springs in the driver's seat?

Yes, they do. OK, now try to imagine driving your car from a seat that is constantly bouncing up and down by about a foot.

[Soup DeVille]

So if you go fast enough over a bump you can fly up out of your seat and almost hit your head on the roof? 

You don't even have to go fast.

[Tave]

Yes, they do. OK, now try to imagine driving your car from a seat that is constantly bouncing up and down by about a foot.

Sounds kind of kinky.

[Soup DeVille]

Sounds kind of kinky.

Also, your car is a manual that has to change gears 12 times to get to 60 MPH.

[Galaxy]

Never understood Europe's penchant for using the cab-over design. Seems like more American style rigs would be easier to make more Aerodynamic.

I had originally snapped this photo with my phone for a "why do europeans like premium small cars thread,"  but it fits in even better here. This is the main grocery delivery entrence for the grocery store. It is also the main entrance for the parking lot. There is a row of cars behind the truck. I was waiting ~10min while the truck kept going back and forth to get out.

[Galaxy]

All the ones I've ever been in were horrible. The seats are basically right on top of the front wheels, so every bump and jounce of the suspension is translated directly to your ass. Maybe european roads are smoother overall? Maybe they do something different that makes it better?

Iveco, Scania, MAN, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz all offer air suspensions for the cabin. If Wikipedia is accurate around 50% of trucks have this optional system installed.

[Galaxy]

I wonder if MAN will build their concept S?







They claim a 25% reduction in fuel consumption.

[Tave]

I had originally snapped this photo with my phone for a "why do europeans like premium small cars thread,"  but it fits in even better here. This is the main grocery delivery entrence for the grocery store. It is also the main entrance for the parking lot. There is a row of cars behind the truck. I was waiting ~10min while the truck kept going back and forth to get out.

That isn't an unusual situation in the States, either. Just the other day I got stuck waiting for a food truck delivering groceries to our campus cafeteria.

[cawimmer430]

Also, your car is a manual that has to change gears 12 times to get to 60 MPH.

Trucks here are limited to a top speed of 80 km/h on all roads including the Autobahn. They can naturally go faster, but because most trucks weigh over 3.5 tons, they're only permitted to drive 80 km/h max.

[SVT666]

I like it, I think It looks menacing!

Not nearly as menacing as this:

[Eye of the Tiger]

 

The best looking truck I've seen.
But Volvos still drive super awesome.

[Laconian]

That's the Exelero of trucks. Wow.

[SVT666]

The best looking truck I've seen.
But Volvos still drive super awesome.

I love the International.  IMO, that should have been Optimus Prime.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Lone Star! I see your swartz is as big as mine.

[WookieOnRitalin]

I wonder if MAN will build their concept S?







They claim a 25% reduction in fuel consumption.

Nice Daft Punk helmet.

[cawimmer430]

Lone Star! I see your swartz is as big as mine.

[AltinD]

Iveco, Scania, MAN, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz all offer air suspensions for the cabin.

Exactly

[Soup DeVille]

Iveco, Scania, MAN, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz all offer air suspensions for the cabin. If Wikipedia is accurate around 50% of trucks have this optional system installed.

As does nearly every single semi-truck made today. I seriously doubt Wikipedia is accurate: it's probably closer to 80%.

Its not a total solution, it mitigates the problem, but doesn't solve it.

[Galaxy]

Uhm, Mercedes showed the Actros at the Frankfurt Auto show in a kind of odd way...











Anyways the cabin  looks pretty comfy













Source: Auto Motor und Sport

[cawimmer430]

What the fuck? 

[Atomic]

I like it, I think It looks menacing!

I read that they put in a lot of hours in the wind tunnel for this one!

i would sell my house and live in this dramatic and quite elegant and even brutish truck (err bus?)