Volvo Distribution Truck: Truck Made A Li’l Bit Wholesome
Many people are uncomfortable talking ‘bout their worst fears. Maybe because of man’s nature to pretend to be invincible when in fact, they’re but mere humans made complete by their strengths and weaknesses. Now, I begin to understand one of my close friends who told me that one of man’s greatest fears (worse than fear of public speaking, I suppose) is the fear of appearing weak. I guess so… But not I. I’m not ashamed to tell the whole world that I’m afraid to die in a road accident. Specifically, if it would be an 18-wheeler truck that will hit me. Whoa! That would be an extremely tragic death for me, if ever! Can’t imagine how Lynda would react when she sees me in that morbid situation. Imagine a 70-80 feet long vehicle, with a more or less 245 to 265 inches wheelbase weighing 80,000 pounds or equivalent to 40 tons, crunching my beautiful body? (Oh, pity on me!) Never wanted to die ugly.
Trucks just have that bad reputation of being “road killers” aren’t they? Though in fact, they’re the ones responsible for transporting the cargoes which keep us alive—food, garments, and other products necessary for our daily survival. Just imagine if trucks weren’t built for that purpose. Luxury vehicles carrying fruits, vegetables, and other market products, ain’t that nasty? It’s trucks’ intimidating features that’s to be blamed, I think.
But with the release of Volvo’s distribution truck concept, I believe many of us will learn to appreciate trucks a little bit more. Look, it’s so cute, much like a toy truck I had in childhood. According to Auto Motto, this vehicle, a brainchild of Tanguy Prevot, an industrial designer from Volvo, incorporates a fuel cell. It is also capable of holding several products at a controlled temperature. Yeah, high frequency delivery, that’s the term it uses! In fact, as what Auto Motto said, “This special design isn’t about motion but about loading and unloading material.”
In addition, this distribution truck features dock houses designed to manage loading and unloading. “Even a street side delivery is made easy as the largest part of the container is a multi-directional elevator,” said Auto Motto.
Hmm… What a wholesome way of trucking, isn’t it?
