NIKOLA 1 – ACCORD SEMI-TRAILER
Zero full Jackknife, Zero “GAP”, Zero Fuel
ACCORD more than a Box
Accord Tractor Semi-trailer – Articulates amidships
A departure from the norm having a fixed non-articulating “Dromedary” forward section of the semi-trailer articulation (re-located amidships) takes place back of the drive axle and approximately 21′ rear of the bulkhead. This configuration achieves a 50% improvement in maneuverability even with rotation restricted to 52º. In this combination the tractor cab cannot impact the trailer in a jackknife. There is basically zero “GAP” saving 422 gal/fuel per year according to TC (Transport Canada) Wind Tunnel studies. Cab to bulkhead or “GAP” is 6″ which allows the trailer length to be extended a minimum of 4.5′ and more cube. Forward length is virtually redundant with this type of trailer ACCORD semi-trailers KP to axle is less the 41′ for improved ingress and egress.
ACCORD Semi-trailer
Selecting an Accord Semi-trailer in any configuration makes good economic sense and provides another way to improve ROI.
Helping Reduce GHG
Global warming and the myriad of CO² mitigating devices, add-on’s can be a challenge, these may be reduced even eliminated in some cases since there is no “GAP” The e-tractor makes for an intriguing combination as with all expensive tractors they need protection from jackknife, the ACCORD semi-trailer offers this protection.
The advance of the Nikola 1 e-tractor concept has the makings of a revolution, even more so the use of an ACCORD Semi-trailer and getting freight to market with fewer trucks on the road is at least one option.
Tractors remain universal with d-TRAiN/ACCORD Semi-trailer technology
It’s the physics which makes the ACCORD possible and increasing capacity just icing on the cake. The ACCORD should make for exciting times in class Vll & Vlll.
NZR Technology saving fuel, improving maneuverability, driver safety
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