Why Cascadias?

Really what freightliner needs to do is figure out a way to make the Cascadia available in glider form.

 

They do. My Cascadia has the code for a glider in the middle of the VIN number... they just don't offer them outside of the FL Empire.

 

Hummm, wasn't aware of that, how would they cover spec'ing an pre 02 motor in a truck that never had that motor available? 2007/8 was first year Cascadia.

Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they COULD do it, just wonder how many hoops there would be to jump thru?

 

CASCADIA Gliders are available for CASCADIA accident rebuilds if deemed rebuildable by the insurance adjusters

 

I can understand that, BUT you would ONLY be able to spec it with a motor that originally was available in that truck, ALL POST EMISSIONS.

 

ALL POST EMISSIONS Get use to it as that is how it is going to be before long , no more old POLUTING 5 mpg ENGINES dropped into a new frame / cab

 

Then what would be the advantage of the glider?

 

None if Ms EPA Administrator get's her way.

 

They were getting far better mileage in 03 . We are making 40 gliders now. In city trucks we are looking at a full mpg improvement over the 08's in the fleet. And sadly you are correct , Big Brother is trying to stop it. Look at the mighty Cat! Once loved for its power , and if treated correctly would get close to 8 in our last classic!