Tonkin Replicas All New Freightliner Cascadia Innovation Truck. 

This is a really cool unit by Tonkin Replicas, involving new Tooling and are Available and Shipping Now.  We will have very few of these available and we are also one of the only dealers that will have any available from this first run.

Daimler Trucks North America Previews Latest Technologies on New Innovation Truck at Mid-America Trucking Show Building upon its extensive history in developing pioneering solutions, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is previewing the latest technologies on a new Innovation Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Innovation Truck features advanced technologies directly from DTNA’s development labs. It takes Freightliner Trucks’ most aerodynamic solution – the Cascadia™ – and adds a sampling of cutting-edge advancements that will further enhance fuel economy. “We’ve created the new Innovation Truck to highlight not only our existing technologies, but to show our customers what they can expect from us in the near future,” said Elmar Boeckenhoff, senior vice president, Engineering and Technology for Daimler Trucks North America. “The Innovation Truck is part of our ongoing effort to shape future transportation by pushing the boundaries in engineering and technology.” A Legacy of Solutions Since its inception more than 60 years ago, DTNA has been committed to its core values of innovation, quality and meeting customers’ needs. From its initial launch of the industry’s first lightweight aluminum cab to the unveiling of the Cascadia in 2007, DTNA has continued to develop products that push the boundaries to enhance the driving experience and impact the bottom line. “We always combine our extensive global engineering resources with our proven industry knowledge to create smart solutions,” said Boeckenhoff. “We build all of our products with the customer in mind, and the Innovation Truck is no exception.” Tomorrow’s Technology Today Aerodynamics Building on the highly successful Cascadia platform, the Innovation Truck reflects greater refinement in aerodynamics with the addition of rear wheel fairings to smooth the airflow around the rear wheels, under body panels that smooth air flow under the chassis, a roof deflector to direct air over the trailer, and a front air splitter incorporated into the front bumper to pass air around the truck. The Innovation Truck also replaces the mirrors with side view cameras to further reduce drag. The camera system improves the field of view, eliminates blind spots, and reduces the typical “fish eye” effect. Together these enhancements improve the airflow over, under, and around the vehicle – resulting in further fuel savings. “What makes the Innovation Truck so aerodynamic is not just its shape, but the entire package – from bumper to tail lights,” said Boeckenhoff.