Jan 02 2010
Cool Trucks
Posted by: Techpin in Cars, transportation

A truck is a commercial vehicle, used to transport materials and  goods. The name of ,,truck’’ is from American English but is also called ,,lorry’’ in British English. It can also be used as a usual passenger car. The Greek word ,,trocos’’ stands at the base of the etymology of the word ,,trucks’’. Trucks are larger than normal cars or have an open load bed. The term ,,lorry’’ is used for heavy and medium types such as: pickup, van, jeep, in Ireland and United Kingdom. What in U.K is called an estate car, in America is a station wagon. In Romania is called ,,camion’’ and in Italy is called ,,tir’’.
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The construction of a truck is made of: chassis, cab, cargo, axles, road wheels and engine. The cab is the place where the driver seats. The compartment attached is called sleeper. It is the place where the drivers sleep when they are not driving. Here are some configurations that are possible for the cab: the cab over engine configuration is also called flat nose. This design is widely used in Europe. This type was invented by Viktor Schreckerngost. In North America the most common are conventional cabs. The driver stands behind the engine. A conventional car has 1.8 to 2.4 m and are very resistant to the wind and some disadvantages would be , they consume more fuel and they have poor visibility. Cab besides engine designs are rare.

The first truck was made by Gottlieb Daimler in 1896. Most small truck such as pickups have gasoline engines but nowadays many diesel engines are produced. For stroke diesel engine are the most heavier trucks, having intercooler and turbocharger. Huge trucks use  V12 Detroit Diesel engine. Euro 5 emissions are mandatory in European Union. Small cool trucks can have manual or automatic transmission. They have 9, 10,13,15 and 18 speeds. By having a semi-automatic or an automatic transmission, trucks can lower the fuel consumption and the durability improved and give the driver more concentration on the road.
As well as automobiles, trucks also contribute to several forms of pollution especially from the diesel particulate matter. They pollute phonic more than automobiles do. The noises come from tires, turbocharger, exhaust brake retarder. Despite the improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency, carbon dioxide emissions increased. Organizations suggest the change from road to rail.

Here are the biggest truck manufacturers:

One of the cool trucks is Ford F-150. Although it is just one year difference between 2008 model and 2009, you will feel easily the difference. The 2009 model has many improvements such as: reduced noise, no steering wheel vibration, smoother ride, six-speed transmission, side curtain airbags and stability control. SIRIUS Travel Link is an option that shoes you what is in front of you, on the road. You can even heat or cool your seats.
The following options will make you take advantage of the cargo space: tailgate step, bedside step, retractable running boards. This year’s slow economy made automotive industry be in difficulty, but trucks are sold even now. You can choose the 4.6L Triton V8 engine or 5.4 V8. Ford enhanced the safety of its passengers despite of the light weight.

In United Kingdom you can see truck shows. There are three that are worth mentioning: June Truck Show, Shropshire Truck Show and FIA European Drag Racing Championships.
Unfortunately everyone knows that trucks are responsible for the highway damages. The only good thing that comes to my mind right now is that, the deliver of goods must be made somehow. There are 2 types of trucks: rigid trucks or articulated trucks. An articulated truck has a semi trailer and a truck unit. Rigid trucks are normally small trucks that don’t need to be articulated. There are also two kinds of cabs: cabover and conventional. In the 1890s the gas and diesel engines were invented. In 1800 was built the first truck which was powered by steam engines.

Trucks with tankers can carry liquids such as: water, milk, oil. Trucks are the giants of the highway. I personally consider them monsters, I am really afraid when I see one next to my car. It seems like only the tyre is as big as my little car .
There are trucks that clean the street, mix concrete and trucks that stop the fire. This world is fool of big machines that were created in order to help us perform many jobs.
Trucks can be seen all around the world, no matter if it is day or night, they are always on the road. Big trucks are powerful and impressive but little trucks have their importance, too. Ford Motor Company sold in 1925 the first pick-up. Millions of pick-ups are sold each year .

From their childhood men love trucks. All they want to become when they grow up, is drivers. From truck sticker to truck toys they collect everything and make their dream come true as elders .


























