The Shell Starship is the latest heavy-hauler from the petrochemical company and it's being touted as one of the most high-tech and efficient semi trucks to ever be built. Designed and built with help from the AirFlow truck company, the Shell Starship features extensive aerodynamic work and materials that allow the drastically lighten the body of the truck. The shape of the cabin was also meticulously designed to pierce the wind and reduce overall weight.
The entire truck is powered by a hybrid-electric axel system, which is built to kick in to provide a boost for, particularly demanding situations. The vehicle also features a 5,000-watt solar array to run all accessories and reduce the load on the diesel engine.
High-Tech Transport Trucks
The Shell Starship Will Change the Future of Heavy Hauling
Trend Themes
1. High-tech Heavy-haulers - Innovations in aerodynamics, materials, and hybrid-electric systems are creating more efficient and sustainable transport trucks.
2. Solar-powered Trucks - The use of solar arrays to power accessories and reduce reliance on diesel engines is a growing trend in heavy-hauling.
3. Aerodynamic Design for Efficiency - Meticulous design for aerodynamics reduces wind resistance and the overall weight of trucks, increasing fuel efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can benefit from the development of efficient and sustainable high-tech trucks for heavy hauling.
2. Alternative Energy - The use of hybrid-electric and solar-powered systems in heavy-hauling presents innovative opportunities for the alternative energy industry.
3. Automotive Manufacturing - Incorporating new materials and designs for greater aerodynamics and efficiency presents opportunities for manufacturers to develop high-tech and sustainable transport trucks.