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RobertRyan
Aug 16, 2018Explorer
ShinerBock wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
No it was not built for Europe . In Europe, ability to navigate narrow streets when unloading and fuel economy , better aerodynamics are very important. This Truck is built for Eurasia. It replaces the Ford Cargo and will be released at the Hanover German show. What name they give it is interesting
This was made mainly for Europe. Conventional cabs have better aerodynamics than cabover's, but cabover's are better at maneuvering in tighter spaces which is needed foe Europe's smaller roadways and metro areas.
Chinese company JMC will build this truck under licence from Ford for most Asian Markets. And again, its name is the Ford H62X cargo truck.
No they do not. That is why they are getting better Fuel Economy here and Especially in Europe, where fuel is liquid gold. The Barn Door Front on US Conventials makes them as aerodynamic as a Model A Ford. Conventials are now called" American Style" in New Zealand. We have all three in Australia, European, Japanese and US and " American Style" See IVECO above
JMC is building it for the Chinese market. Otosan the Turkish builder and developer for the Eurasian market. It was not built for Europe. China and Eurasia the markets
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