9+ MPG Class 8 5 Axel Trucks with Trailers

I wasn't laughing at the fuel prices. Just the thought of only the guys getting higher fuel mileage will survive.

 

You have to keep in mind that most out here getting really good fuel mileage are doing so cause that is the only way they generate a profit. When fuel goes up they are usually the first to go due to the fact they didn't make enough to begin with.

 

Well, it seems to me, that it only leads to situation, where you won't be able to have anything which is really yours, and you will be obligated to use the same truck, which everybody uses. We had it before, it was called Communism, and it kinda didn't work.

 

I doubt that it will kill western star. Look at a 386 pete, it's just a 379 with a set back axle and a sloped hood & fairings over the tanks. I'm sure western star can design an aero hood and put some plastic around the tanks too.

 

well this is pretty unreal

it would be far easier to make more fuel efficient cars most of cars on US roads are overdimensioned and they take at least 2x more fuel than is necessary

 

It's kinda funny how the US gov. wants better fuel economy but yet the VW polo blue motion that gets 80mpg is not availavle to the US market...............figure that one out.

 

i mean it is not necessary that anyone drive polo but

5-6L engines and big SUV-s are absolutely unnecessary

my golf get up to 60mpg on open road

if you ride it very fast it is still on 40mpg

but it suffers from city driving i can hard reach 33mpg

but 23% for trucks is big thing

i think in last 25-30years fuel economy is improved for this amount