Volvo Skylon truck features solar roof for sustainable freight transport

By Naresh KumarChauhan /Sep 1 2010

Inspired by the stance and aerodynamics of Bullet Trains and Le Mans vehicles, designer Nikita Kalinin, a Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design, has come up with a transportation concept named Skylon that gives the peep into the future of long distance cargo trucks or trailers. Designed for Volvo, the futuristic truck features a full solar panel array rooftop that harnesses renewable energy and converts it into electric power. The sustainable cargo truck also includes electric hub motors to provide in-wheel drive. In case you run short of solar energy in winters, the truck also attaches a trailer for auxiliary power to ensure an uninterrupted transportation. Presenting pivoting seats to commute passengers in comfort, the Skylon includes touch screen auxiliary controls to ensure a safe and controlled drive.

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[Thanks Nikita]

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