Freightliner’s SuperTruck II previews the next level of freight efficiency

PORTLAND, Ore. – (Feb. 1, 2023) – Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) and its market-leading brand, Freightliner, today debuted the SuperTruck II showcasing innovative features that are poised to deliver the next level of freight efficiency.

As part of the SuperTruck program co-funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) with the aim to reduce emissions from on-road freight transportation, DTNA engineers were able to investigate next-generation technologies for heavy-duty commercial trucks and to clear the technical pathway for their development and potential integration into series production. Focus was on developing new technologies on the most promising core components and systems to improve the real world operational efficiency of the truck to help make customers more successful and increase fleets’ operation efficiency.

STII Launch Video

STII Journey Video

STII Broll Video

Maximizing Aerodynamics Video

Reducing Resistance Video

Optimizing Efficiency Video

Reimagining Power And Safety Video

Making of STII Video

Image: SuperTruck II

Image: SuperTruck II

Image: SuperTruck II in the DTNA Wind Tunnel

Image: SuperTruck II in the DTNA Wind Tunnel

Image: Darek Villaneuve, Manager Advanced Vehicle Systems and Jeff Cotner, Chief Designer

Image: Derek Rotz, Director of Advanced Engineering

Image: Jeff Cotner, Chief Designer

Image: Darek Villaneuve, Manger Advanced Vehicle Systems

Image: Designers Sketching

Image: Clay Model Designer

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