It’s because of space and also long distance trucking is not as much of a need in Europe. So Many Euro trucks don’t have the extra space in the back for a sleeping quarters + other amenities like a fridge or stove in the back.
Americans do have the right side type of trucks they’re just rare.
European trucks have a “front cabbin” that can be tilted to work on them. I have no idea about cars let alone trucks but I think that that is the reason their front is flat.
It’s not about aerodynamics, but about vehicle length and legal regulations.
On Europe (or at least in several European countries), there are maximum lengths for trucks. If you make the cabin smaller, you have more length that can be used for the trailer and thereby goods. If you require 10% more fuel to carry 10% more goods, the designs are equally efficient. With trucks in Europe very often blocking an entire lane of the freeway, it is very likely, that the aerodynamic disadvantages are even reduced.
So why do these regulation exists? Not sure, but best guess would be because our streets are narrower and have more sharp curves, especially in older cities. Longer trucks would be harder to navigate in these cities.
Because Europe was already ancient when the usa was merely an idea in some english peasants head, and to navigate those literally thousand year old streets which were not made for cars you need your truck to be a lot more agile
Length restriction and if you’re only allowed 80km/h air resistance is not so bad and you rather put up with that than lose freight capacity.
Using American’s trucks in Europe would be horrible as there’s no space sometimes even for our trucks. Also freight capacity is priority not drivers comfort
But aren’t European trucks more efficient. The most efficient European Coe (cab over engine) Mercedes Benz actros at 19 l per 100 km while the most efficient American style 18 wheeler Freightliner Cascadia Evolution at 23l per 100 km…
Aerodynamics arent really important when you’re limited to 55mph
Because we don’t like to run over children. Trucks in the EU have no more blind spots (Or at least should have, if all mirrors are adjusted correctly), which would be impossible with the American style trucks.
Not true.
I think they’re flat for maybe 2 reasons: 1 less components=lower cost of production, 2 less weight=more efficiency?
It’s not about “poor aerodynamics”. Europe has narrower streets and less space than the US. They are different because Europe is different. You can’t compare US street and driving conditions to those of Europe.
Trucks in Europe are limited to 90Km/h, so they are just a tad less affected by aerodynamics.
hilarious when an American assumes anything in the USA regarding anything using energy is more efficient than anywhere else in the world.
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It’s because of space and also long distance trucking is not as much of a need in Europe. So Many Euro trucks don’t have the extra space in the back for a sleeping quarters + other amenities like a fridge or stove in the back.
Americans do have the right side type of trucks they’re just rare.
European trucks have a “front cabbin” that can be tilted to work on them.
I have no idea about cars let alone trucks but I think that that is the reason their front is flat.
It’s not about aerodynamics, but about vehicle length and legal regulations.
On Europe (or at least in several European countries), there are maximum lengths for trucks. If you make the cabin smaller, you have more length that can be used for the trailer and thereby goods. If you require 10% more fuel to carry 10% more goods, the designs are equally efficient. With trucks in Europe very often blocking an entire lane of the freeway, it is very likely, that the aerodynamic disadvantages are even reduced.
So why do these regulation exists? Not sure, but best guess would be because our streets are narrower and have more sharp curves, especially in older cities. Longer trucks would be harder to navigate in these cities.
I watched this last week and it answered all my questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRKFO_OiQM
Because Europe was already ancient when the usa was merely an idea in some english peasants head, and to navigate those literally thousand year old streets which were not made for cars you need your truck to be a lot more agile
Length restriction and if you’re only allowed 80km/h air resistance is not so bad and you rather put up with that than lose freight capacity.
Using American’s trucks in Europe would be horrible as there’s no space sometimes even for our trucks. Also freight capacity is priority not drivers comfort
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRKFO_OiQM&ab_channel=TruckTropia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRKFO_OiQM&ab_channel=TruckTropia)
This video here explains it.
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But aren’t European trucks more efficient. The most efficient European Coe (cab over engine) Mercedes Benz actros at 19 l per 100 km while the most efficient American style 18 wheeler Freightliner Cascadia Evolution at 23l per 100 km…
Why American and European Trucks Are So Different
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRKFO_OiQM&ab_channel=TruckTropia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRKFO_OiQM&ab_channel=TruckTropia)
Visibility and turning. They are so pretty efficiënt. American trucks are also not aerodynamic. They just are nicer to ride on long hauls.
There’s a [video about this](https://youtu.be/KxRKFO_OiQM).
Aerodynamics arent really important when you’re limited to 55mph
Because we don’t like to run over children. Trucks in the EU have no more blind spots (Or at least should have, if all mirrors are adjusted correctly), which would be impossible with the American style trucks.
Not true.
I think they’re flat for maybe 2 reasons: 1 less components=lower cost of production, 2 less weight=more efficiency?
It’s not about “poor aerodynamics”. Europe has narrower streets and less space than the US. They are different because Europe is different. You can’t compare US street and driving conditions to those of Europe.
Trucks in Europe are limited to 90Km/h, so they are just a tad less affected by aerodynamics.
hilarious when an American assumes anything in the USA regarding anything using energy is more efficient than anywhere else in the world.