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The public oppose mega trucks
The great majority of citizens oppose the introduction of mega trucks.
Monstertrucks
Monstertrucks
The term 'monstertruck' was coined in Germany by opponents of longer and heavier vehicles. The term is an exaggeration that is intended to demonstrate the risks to safety and the environment, but also to clearly express rejection. The term 'monstertruck' has become clearly established in the public debate taking place on the issue of longer and heavier vehicles in Germany.
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Mega truck: One vehicle, many names
- Ecocombi
- écocombis
- EuroCombi
- European Modular System (EMS)
- Gigaliner
- kæmpelastbiler
- kæmpestore lastbiler
- Langere en Zwaardere Vrachtautocombinatie
- long combination vehicle
- longer and heavier vehicles (LHV)
- Longliner
- mega-lastbiler
- mega-trucks
- modulvogntog
- Monstertrucks
- Ökoliner
- Riesen-Lkw
- road train
- super lorries
- super trucks