Thursday, January 17, 2013
TRANSPORTATION
DESIGN Questto/Nó | São Paulo – SP
CLIENT Agrale | Caxias do Sul – RS
MORE THAN A NEW LINE OF AGRALE VEHICLES, THE AGRALE 2012 TRUCKS project introduces a series of major innovations with regard to design, allowing for greater safety and component optimization combined with use of state-of-the-art materials and technology. These changes represent significant improvement for drivers, buyers and the shop floor. The design project as a whole is characterized by incremental innovations to the Agrale truck, such as the use of a cabin common to the entire line consisting only of change of items that adapt to different sizes of trucks (from light to medium duty). This concept ensures a reduction in investment and consumers benefit from spare parts replacement. in addition, the use of recyclable materials was increased as was compliance with emissions control laws. Production processes were also enhanced with a focus on items such as internal comfort, ergonomics and a design concept that allows for the smart investment in the various capabilities of the Agrale trucks leading to the creation of a visual identity that retains brand related elements and points at the future. MATERIALS: steel, polyester resin, fiberglass, polypropylene or rTM (resin transfer molding). PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 240 x 678 x 268 cm (light duty) 980 x 256 x 294 (medium duty). WEIGHT: 2,750 to 6,000 kg. PRICE: on request•
