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COMMENT: Aerodynamics becoming a ‘hearts and minds’ issue for Class 8 truckers

BY ALAN BUNTING. The design of the Western Star 5700XE suggests a new trend in Class 8 buyer requirements

At the recent launch of Western Star’s new 5700XE heavy-duty tractor, the Daimler subsidiary’s senior designer Don Vena spelled out the challenge he and his team faced in reconciling two quite different requirements in today’s ultra competitive North American market for long-haul Class 8 trucks.

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