Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience Concept Truck

The Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience concept truck is the latest in our fleet efficiency program. The one-of-a-kind prototype offers a whole package of firsts. The tractor has very advanced aerodynamics and is powered by a prototype advanced turbine-powered, range-extending series hybrid powertrain. The trailer is made almost exclusively with carbon fiber, saving around 4,000 pounds which can then be used to carry more freight.

[@andrewdao1694]

So you can afford Transformers but don't have enough employees to keep more than 3 registers open? #WalmartStruggle

[@ktmjack1]

+Andrew Dao go back to Facebook

[@J2897Tutorials]

+Andrew Dao How certain are you that it's a Transformer?

[@brutuscat321]

+Andrew Dao the people above me dont undertand jokes. i laughed for real

[@dre9086]

+Andrew Dao exactly

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

Two other topics Walmart should consider... 4-wheel steering shopping carts like at Ikea and installing cell phone repeater hubs in the stores so you can actually use your cell phone in their steel buildings. Currently, while shopping, I have to go outside to find out if we need milk.

[@garyjensen61]

This is a long overdue project and is exciting to see come together I am truly grateful to all who made this a reality and would love to be a part of anything that advances our Over the road trucking fleets I would love to see this adopted by every trucking industry in our nation. As a Truck driver and futurist I have always been disgusted by our lack of improvement in overall design and function of Such crucial components to our economy. Thank You!!!

[@michaelderkacz5526]

A black trailer will get hot as hell in the sun.

[@hahaha6199]

this is cool but what I want to see are faster check-out lines

[@wildstallions258]

Wal-Mart is a beast and always looking to get better it will not surprise me that this is how it will be autonomous is set into this Pete for sure.. spare no expense Wal-Mart safety and economy is always there number one priority.. I just want one..

[@denisehall1380]

When I showed my two sons this video, they were very excited to see what y'all are doing "for real". They have been life long creators with legos, Lincoln Logs, bionicals, kinex, mind craft, blockheads, play-dough, clay, etc. My sons can blow you away with imaginary created vehicles of all sorts, personna, creatures, and the like. The things they put together can rival any Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien anything you can think of, and they were truly very excited to see that y'all are coming together (all these companies work together to create something totally cool?? For real??? Well, duhhh!!!) to make something, for real, happen!!!!!!! WE LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markymarc136]

I did not know that walmart was designing trucks now!!! Good job on that engine and turbine combination..

[@johnwooten735]

This truck is a good step for Wal-mart and the trucking industry. This is reinvention at its best.

[@GoD0fDeIVIo]

This truck is a beautiful piece of engineering, both the exterior and interior designs prove to be the best on the market, i can't drive a truck but being in the cockpit would be life changing

[@IanKelly66]

Well I did not expect Walmart to be one of the first off the block in this type of leading edge design in the USA. Well done.

[@Pieliker96]

it looks.... AMAZING!!!

[@artistmercer]

I remember the day Mr. Walton plowed into the backend of a Wal-Mart Rig. The Driver of the rig had never had an accident until the Chairman bumped into him!

[@elcamino-np1kx]

Necessity is the mother of all invention. And this vehicle is probably the beginning of the future of the commercial trucking industry's ability to continue to exist and flourish in a time of prohibitively high and ever rising fuel costs and emissions regulations. This is an exciting vehicle, and i'm actually relieved that someone is taking the step to create it. R&D is the very most expensive part of new cutting edge vehicle platforms such as this one, and it takes people willing to sacrifice and invest in it for the long haul.....Pun most definitely intended... As an American concerned deeply for the future of our nation's economy, and the world's as well; I thank you all who are involved in this project. Keep it up

[@ISAFMobius18]

I can just imagine not just Walmart but all of America having these trucks on the road in the near future. Win for the environemnt

[@billgibson-patmore3919]

This is a great demonstration of the concepts currently in play, across the truck build industry, and every other consumer-use industry. Everything about this unit looks to have great potential. It's a prototype, prototypes are built upon. The only thing missing from these comments is a person speaking as a driver, or on behalf of whom the perceive as drivers; who might actually be bright enough to make a sensible comment. I find is so disappointing that people continue to heap so much negativity onto a dramatic economy-progressing project such as this and so many other like examples! The fools who think that trucking is ALL about the Driver! Drivers who's thought process works like some who've commented here.... we do NOT need. Yes, Drivers are critical to a trucking operation, as are Planners, Designers, Scientists, Logistic Planners, Loaders, Paymasters, Mechanics, ... it goes on and on... Everyone is important, and almost everyone is needed. However, no operation is going to flourish (hence, the jobs within it will not flourish) IF that organisation is staffed by ANY of the fools who have contributed to the raft of negative comments on this story. It's fairly simple.... Grow up, act as mature, and consider not only yourself! Even if you are important, you will not be the only, or most, important component! Geez! Bill Gibson-Patmore

[@JimaBryant]

This is superb technology. Think how use of these materials and concepts can change the auto industry. Welcome to the 21st Century!

[@Scarl3t03]

all that technology, and you put that steering wheel ?

[@donkmeister]

I live in the UK so we don't have Walmart here (well, they own a company called ASDA), but I love the design of this lorry. Every engineer knows that a small tweak here plus 100 other small tweaks can result in big gains, so I like the bit where the Capstone guy explained about how the turbine has air bearings (so no oil) and is air cooled (so no radiator) so the truck has a more aerodynamic cowling and no engine lubricant to recycle.

[@santiagoz2]

Wow! That carbon fiber trailer!! Can't imagine the cost of that only!! Amazing!

[@SuperFreeEducation]

not sure why you guys don't have any comments but this just makes fully electric trucks more feasible

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Very cool design, neat to see this kind of forward thinking to improve fuel economy, driver safety and overall cost that Walmart can pass on to customers :)

[@steelpickin1]

That thing looks like it would be a sauna in the summer.But in the winter you could keep your 6' stacks and install a wood stove.

[@joecool1984]

Listen to two of the Exec's speak compared to the other one, how much more professional they come across being so well spoken! That is what Toastmasters and the likes will give you, even everyday people can learn to speak so well and that will probably make a difference in many aspects of your life!

[@hawk24fit89]

I think it's a cool truck. Long as us humans maintain employment with all these technological changes. I'm all for it

[@Spartan043]

So, Walmart is now getting into the automotive industry? Interesting. Very, very interesting. Personally, I think it would be cool to see some advanced concepts like these unseat the current, backwards paradigm. Hell, if these are half as good as they say, I could see some potential customers lining up for them.

[@nyyankeesnygiantsfan]

These trucks and trailers look nice. Can't wait for them to be out on the road

[@alexgalvez9899]

Cool nice to see Walmart show they are the power in the world of production

[@SupaNautica]

Beautiful, I love the creativity and overall concept. Brilliant Turbine tech mixed with Carbon Fibre, amazing

[@comradejenkins993]

So much win. They really outdid themselves on the design.

[@shadowslayer552]

Ive been saying for years someone needs to look at trucks impact on the environment rather than cars. Start big then go small. Glad you guys are. Make this happen! The world needs it.

[@fishfire_2999]

Like the new center seating concept.

[@CaLi-TailzUp]

the aerodynamic of the truck through snow storms will build up terribly on that nose. Love the seat n steering in the middle. Natural gas awesome. Dig the carbon material better. Beautiful truck really. Would I rather see that money be used better, of course, but is what it is. Will be interesting if this truck makes it public and how well it holds up! Good Luck Wallys

[@sylaswojciechowski6895]

+Jennifer Mc hello ever heard of fracking, natural gas isn't good because they contaminate the ground and the environment in order to attain it

[@maxberrios04]

This Walmart truck should have been the vehicle concept form for Galvatron in Transformers Age of Extinction. It looks so cool.

[@brianfurches7261]

4000lbs lighter trailer. That would make that trailer easy to rollover when empty during high winds. I'm surprised no one mentioned this.

[@MikMoen]

This just brings back flashbacks to job orientation videos.

[@6kellys6]

You can say all the bad things you want about Walmart but companies that invest in new ideas like this improve society! The truck may look stupid but the concept and technology are awesome and is the future! Those of you who say these big corporations are only in it for profit are wrong! There is no profit in this concept and this truck will never see production as it is just too costly to make but if we keep experimenting and progressing the technology it always gets cheaper!! Keep it up Walmart!!!!

[@MrCAWhit]

Very nice truck Great Job Walmart!!!!

[@filthywishdragon]

I passed this on I64 a few days ago. It was being pulled by a real tractor.

[@robert9961]

That is quite a rig!! I don't know how practical it is with all the new technology, but it is a big step in the right direction, in my opinion. Keep working at it!!

[@fourteenandflying]

This is really cool! I'm so happy to see this rapid leap in technology! I can't wait to see these things on the road.

[@ozpowermo]

Yep, Walmart just spent a bunch of money on something which they will never use on the road.

[@TommygunNG]

Looks like something straight out of the Highwayman series.

[@SolidRex]

This vehicle looks futuristic, like it's from Star Wars or something I would drive it for them for free

[@GoyaveGoyave]

Great idea walmart and Peterbilt.

[@dukedurell]

I'd drive it , looks like it would be easy to park. Only change I'd do would be to incorporate a center display for engine and drive train monitoring functions , then use the side screens as monitors for rear view cameras for blind spot elimination .

[@briansmobile1]

Aerodynamic design, as is seen here, has been a long time coming. Welcome! This truck looks more like a train engine than the trucks you're used to seeing. The next big thing to continue improving is the national road system. Just as this truck looks more like a locomotive in aerodynamics, our roads will become more forgiving to grades and flow. Just as railroads have had to be. While railroads are great for long transport, the "final mile" is always the most expensive and predictive of what transport service recieves the contract. Warren Buffett knows what I'm talking about. He bought the railroad.

[@aaronmyers6686]

It's a new year, and time for futuristic stuff. Yay.

[@ChadKovac]

It looks like an alien vehicle but I'm glad to see you stepping up and investing in the future of technology.

[@0Myles0]

Wow, pretty wild new look to a conventional tractor/trailer.

[@TawaniAnyangwe]

Saw it live at Science Fair (DC Conventions) this weekend. Looks very slick.

[@FredGrace]

Great job Sam

[@richardflewelling1827]

COOL BEANS! or should I say WHEELS? All valid concepts and forward looking with existing technology. Walmart leads the pack with this advanced cargo mover. That truck will revolutionize the trucking industry.

[@RecordTrance]

Its sad how the super truck wont even be implemented. When I see things like this in shows. I just ignore it. Its just like having a piece of steak waving it at a dogs face and teasing the dog, but never ever giving the dog the steak at all. I really hate it when companies show people in cars and truck shows things like this. I just make sure to stay away from those types of areas and move on to more realistic areas. When companies do things like this, i start to lose all respect for them. all these years is nothing but concept, concept, concept. But they never get released or implemented.

[@a380qm2]

The fact that it is a Peterbuilt is good enough for me! Too ad the trailer not a Wabash, but Greatdane is good to.

[@thephbalance]

Do not count out American Ingenuity. Great music. This makes me proud.

[@briangroven762]

Very impressive Wal-Mart!

[@Jeka643]

Very cool, can't wait to see these on the road

[@Candisa]

So now the driver has to dock blindsided no matter which direction they come from? All that money for a truck that saves a little bit of fuel, and meanwhile still underpaying everybody who works for them...

[@jxxslxxh8592]

+Candisa yes, hit it right on the head here, plus delivering made in China crap to boot!!

[@dream.machine]

Wow Walmart. You look like Science Fiction. Awesome!

[@workhardism]

Love Walmart. They take a very innovative approach to everything and are never afraid to try and invest in new thighs.

[@arjunmangal5281]

Walmart Divers doesn't want this fancy truck... They want you to increase their wages... It will help them not this concept truck !!!

[@rileyrileyrileyriley761]

ArJuN Mangal This would decrease gas consumption so that they can pay the drivers more money.

[@user-gu1hl2kx2k]

+ArJuN Mangal its not like their drivers have college degrees

[@8bitslime]

If it does prove more efficient, maybe it will allow higher wages for truck drivers... but it is Walmart, so I doubt they'll increase their wages.

[@gilbertbedwelliv2591]

They've increased the wages by a lot so....

[@spiffcats]

+Gilbert Bedwell IV Have they now? And how much is alot, 10 cents?

[@doceigen]

Wait a second, I thought Walmart teleported all their goods!?

[@asharahmed9166]

Combine this with Diamler Mercedes self driven smart truck FT2025 and THAT would be the most amazing thing ever! Hopefully I will live long enough to see the combination perform on the road.

[@discgolfer78]

amazing truck....hope it comes to fruition

[@Shiesty999]

this is wat i wanna see.Walmart plz do this like i wanna see one everyday and one Walmart store is down the street

[@brendonpiper5336]

Huge step in the right direction...amazing accomplishment!

[@mikewilliams4947]

Great video! Hats off to the audio and video people in showcasing this vehicle! Man I would love to see this thing be created and used. CNG all the way! Make it happen :)

[@johnnewell4849]

That's a game changer for almost all heavy trucks. The sleeper didn't look too comfortable though. It looked like a pallet in a prison cell. This truck looks fantastic but appears to be a difficult cab to access. One of the problems truckers have is that by about mid career, their knees are starting to go and their backs aren't far behind. Then there's the issue of being seated for long hours which causes all sorts of cardio, respiratory and digestive system difficulties that escalate to premature deaths. So let's hope the pioneering doesn't stop here. Of course driverless vehicles are major tech focus now but that's still a long way off we hope due to ease of which on board computer systems can be hacked. A hacked transport of this size would easily become a remote controlled weapon at the direction of some 11 year old kid or a savvy terrorist. I believe driver comfort and safety are more desirable goals in the short term.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

reminds me very much of the COlani truck which was designed like 10 years ago

[@mountainmover791]

This is an amazing prototype transport system. Looking at the credits at the end, quite a few manufacturers collaborated to create this game changing product mover for Walmart. This system could dramatically lower supply chain costs for Walmart and expand the edge they currently enjoy as a global mass retailer. Hopefully this technology will be available to other companies as well.

[@gregorybrown1950]

I think this is awesome, especially the collaboration between outstanding American companies. A view of the future, indeed. And a bright one at that.

[@vikram2354]

AWESOME DESIGN....... GREAT TEAM WORK

[@CravenAndrew]

Pretty wicked looking.

[@atmpldr]

Another great contribution by one of America's best companies, employing millions. I can't imagine how much worse the economy would be today if not for Walmart: 1) Far few people would be employed and 2) Many people would not be able to afford the alternatives to the reasonably-priced merchandise available to them. So many nasty remarks and put-downs of Walmart, mostly by people who have never worked at Walmart or have been fired from Walmart. The people I know who work at Walmart are happy. Too much whining today! Quit buying the media hype and uninformed posts.

[@Dosplatos225]

Thats Awesome. Looks like a spaceship.

[@magna59]

Very impressive ........ and there is still more that can be done .

[@justinsmith479]

Cool!

[@hayeslincoln3111]

Gentlemen, Your doing a fine job with this design. As a professional driver I can appreciate what your doing here. I would love to drive this truck for you. Promote it and bring the industry out of 1950. This is as close to my design as anyone has gotten. I had this truck in my head when i was 10 yrs old. That was some years ago. I think I can help you with a little tweaking of your designs here. But I love the radical departure from Square hoods square trailer fronts, poor attempts at aerodynamics , without really committing to changing , fundamentally what makes a truck a truck. Truckers are a funny bunch, to much change to quick, and you scare them, But if the design is good practical, and cool, they will embrace it completely. Your getting there. I would love to be a part of this. I've tried in the past to contact people in your industry, buy I'm a little guy in a big pond. So, Maybe someone up high will see this post and think to look me up. I'll stop back here from time to time,to see if anyone on your end is interested in my particular Skills, and experience. Thanks, good work.

[@rstevewarmorycom]

Haven't you guys heard of tailboxes yet? A tapering hollow tailbox can decrease your air drag substantially.

[@MichaelGarrison93]

Awesome concept! Hope to see similar trucks on the road in the near future!

[@Boomtendo4tw]

I hope we actually get to see these on the road, and this isn't just shelved away.

[@Sk8scfree]

That's Sweet the Truck drivers are Amazing I'd Be Happy to see that on the Road

[@Jimbogf]

It will never see production.

[@clearwater3d]

Seen this on google images never knew what it was looks really good!

[@MrBubbahunt9]

great job thank's for the post...

[@mailadai1087]

good concept... Hope to see this soon

[@5050killerboy5050]

wow!

[@monster280z]

SO WHAT KEEPS THE BEARINGS COOL IN TRAFFIC?

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

1. How about having a mechanism between the tractor and trailer that prevents jack knifing? Either a pair of air cylinders on each side going from tractor to trailer or some kind of motor and gear mechanism like the pivot on a crane. 2. Also add steering to the trailer wheels so they can negotiate small city intersections and loading dock yards. 3. Can you buy a semi tractor with a driven front axle? I've watched Ice Road Truckers and ask why those trucks aren't all wheel drive.

[@richardwalters9348]

Great innovation, Excited to see the progress of technology.

[@50bryangomez]

Looks very awesome and futuristic.

[@ANGUSYOUNGISMYGOD]

Sharp looking rig.

[@VTiOS]

This is one hell of a truck,I i could afford it, I would buy it! This is also a second step into technology that we have today

[@RamananRV]

If it is energy efficient, as claimed, my opinion is, Walmart should license this technology so that there are more of these trucks on the road.

[@karenupton4044]

I am wondering about the turning radius? I love the long nose Petes, but they have a short turning radius. Will it pull a mountain without lugging down? (Donner, The Sisters, etc) Being a ex-truck driver this brings on several questions about the stability of the vehicle..how will it hold up in high-wind areas and storms?

[@MXPcomedy]

To think that one day all trucks might be like this

[@MARKHARRIS-ei1ew]

That is awesome. Beautiful, well built, and technologically superior. I want to buy a sedan and pickup from Walmart next!

[@justagoodolboy2500]

Awesome concept, this whole design is fantastic!

[@rstalbot]

Gotta hand it to WM on this one. That's a seriously innovative and cool truck. I wish they talked more about the fuel efficiency gains though.