PORTLAND, Ore. – (Feb. 1, 2023) – Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) and its market-leading brand, Freightliner, today debuted the SuperTruck II showcasing innovative features that are poised to deliver the next level of freight efficiency.
As part of the SuperTruck program co-funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) with the aim to reduce emissions from on-road freight transportation, DTNA engineers were able to investigate next-generation technologies for heavy-duty commercial trucks and to clear the technical pathway for their development and potential integration into series production. Focus was on developing new technologies on the most promising core components and systems to improve the real world operational efficiency of the truck to help make customers more successful and increase fleets’ operation efficiency.
STII Launch Video
STII Journey Video
STII Broll Video
Maximizing Aerodynamics Video
Reducing Resistance Video
Optimizing Efficiency Video
Reimagining Power And Safety Video
Making of STII Video
Image: SuperTruck II
Image: SuperTruck II
Image: SuperTruck II in the DTNA Wind Tunnel
Image: SuperTruck II in the DTNA Wind Tunnel
Image: Darek Villaneuve, Manager Advanced Vehicle Systems and Jeff Cotner, Chief Designer
Image: Derek Rotz, Director of Advanced Engineering
Image: Jeff Cotner, Chief Designer
Image: Darek Villaneuve, Manger Advanced Vehicle Systems
Image: Designers Sketching
Image: Clay Model Designer
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