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Shell Airflow Starship semi truck leaves San Diego on record fuel-economy run

Green Car Reports

Truck driver Bob Sliwa hit the road on Thursday night in his carbon-fiber-bodied, diesel-powered semi truck, as he attempts to set a fuel economy record for big rigs by the time he pulls into Jacksonville, Fla., next Wednesday.

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Shell/AirFlow Starship hyper-fuel efficient Class 8 truck to make cross-country run

Green Car Congress

This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla. Special Starship features include: Bespoke 100% hyper-aerodynamic carbon fiber cab. the rear tractor non-driven axle.

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