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Only a concept for now:

I think this looks even weirder that the Cybertruck. I like the looks better of the Cybertruck and I don't think I like the floor plan of this one.

BTW, I wonder if the solar panels on this will increase its range by one microinch or two. Perhaps ~1.5 microinches.

I also wonder what the price tag of this would be if it really existed.

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-Don- Reno, NV
 
The front half looks pretty aerodynamic. From the cabover back.... not so much.
Perhaps if they keep the rear windows open when in motion.

BTW, I know aerodynamics can be tricky. Sometimes what looks like what will be the most aerodynamic isn't and vice versa.

They discovered that with wind tunnels and motorcycle testing many years ago.

Cars have better aerodynamics than motorcycles. With cars, the wind goes above & below, through the front radiator, to below, not much of the wind is a direct hit. On a motorcycle, it is quite a bit different, especially when the rider is in a comfortable position. Electric motorcycles get around half the range every time the speed is doubled because of this.

-Don- Reno, NV
 
Only a concept for now:

I think this looks even weirder that the Cybertruck. I like the looks better of the Cybertruck and I don't think I like the floor plan of this one.

BTW, I wonder if the solar panels on this will increase its range by one microinch or two. Perhaps ~1.5 microinches.

I also wonder what the price tag of this would be if it really existed.

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-Don- Reno, NV
Isn't the cab of the cybertruck at the legal maximum 13'6" height? Most high rise semis are that height to give the best aerodynamics to a box trailer. If so the second story of this beast would have to telescope down to that height to be road legal and given the full height cabinets in both levels I don't see how it can do that.
 
isn't the cab of the cybertruck at the legal maximum 13'6" height?

Then height of the Tesla Semi is 156" which is exactly 13' even. IOW, they have a half foot left to play with. Looks like they are over that, and I have no info on it, just the photo.

I get this stuff in my email from Pinterest. Just the photos with no info.

-Don- Reno, NV
 
True, but perhaps somebody will actually try to make a motorhome out of it. I am kinda surprised it has not yet been done.

-Don- Reno, NV
Not exactly a motorhome but interesting specs

 
I think it demonstrates that even artificial intelligence is relative. My 5th grade grandson could have designed the concept for an EV motorhome that would at least make it past the first interstate hwy overpass.
 
Electric motorcycles get around half the range every time the speed is doubled because of this.
Actually, Aerodynamic drag force is proportional to the square of the speed. So if you double the speed, you quadruple the aerodynamic drag force and you quadruple the associated vehicle power requirement to overcome it.

And aerodynamic drag force is proportional to the frontal area. So if you double the frontal area, you double the aerodynamic drag force and you double the associated vehicle power requirement to overcome it.

Understanding the physics and not wanting to frequently move our "home" or having to take along another vehicle to enable sightseeing and getting supplies when camping is why a motorhome (of any size, much less behemoth) was not a viable option for us. We like to travel economically, far, fast and dry camp in remote locations for long durations and now with three cats who enjoy bird watching as much as us...
 

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Actually, Aerodynamic drag force is proportional to the square of the speed. So if you double the speed, you quadruple the aerodynamic drag force and you quadruple the associated vehicle power requirement to overcome it.

And aerodynamic drag force is proportional to the frontal area. So if you double the frontal area, you double the aerodynamic drag force and you double the associated vehicle power requirement to overcome it.

Understanding the physics and not wanting to move our "home" or taking along another vehicle to enable getting supplies when camping is why a motorhome was not a viable option for us. We like to travel economically, far, fast and dry camp in remote locations for long durations with now three cats...
That's what almost soured us on our MH, the salesman did a coefficient of drag in liquid or gas equation on the whiteboard behind his desk, but then said we'll throw in a deluxe short queen mattress topper and we both thought "that makes sense, where do we sign".
 
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