Truck maker MAN is trying to stay ahead of the curve with an all-new concept set to debut at IAA 2010. Dubbed the MAN Concept S, the design concept represents a major step forward in big rig fuel economy.
While that may not seem like a lot to that average car driver, you have to keep in mind that a fully loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds - or roughly the weight of 20 mid-sized crossovers. Moreover, a single truck can cover more than 200,000 miles in a single year, so a 25 percent jump in fuel economy for a 5mpg truck can save about 8,000 gallons of fuel a year. Multiply that by the millions of trucks on the world's road and you're suddenly talking about a serious reduction in CO2 emissions.
However, MAN says the Concept S need s longer trail to reach maximum efficiency, which is currently outlawed by European regulations. MAN is hopeful the Concept S will spark a meaningful debate, ultimately leading to a change in the regulations.
