Most important trend is toward greater horsepower in order to achieve better performance; limits to increase in horsepower pointed out; multispeed arrangements for drive; scientific use of light metals leads to good results in weight saving; problem of brakes; economic value of driver comfort; advantages offered by weight redistribution; legislation and regulations are important factors influencing truck design.
Economics shape truck trends
Soc Automotive Engrs -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 57 , n 2
1949
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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