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> because the most expensive part (the human) is eliminated. I think the fuel (6 mpg!) and capital costs of the truck are considerably larger than the wages of
by aianus 11y ago
> because the most expensive part (the human) is eliminated.
I think the fuel (6 mpg!) and capital costs of the truck are considerably larger than the wages of the man driving it.
- hugh4 11y agoPerhaps once labour costs are eliminated you can also improve efficiency by driving more slowly (in a truck-only lane on the freeway). You could also draft just behind other trucks. Finally I suppose you could be whatever shape is most efficient for slipping your cargo through the air without needing to worry about accommodating a pesky human.