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U-1 (semi-trailer)

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The very low density of hydrogen made tandem axles on the semi-trailer unnecessary, so the U-1 had only one. During subsequent use of this equipment, there occurred an endless series of problems, all stemming from the single axle, which was unheard of for such a large trailer. It seems that each time
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Because of these difficulties, the specifications for its successor the U-2 was a double axle semi-trailer which was not needed for the load, but which raised no questions on the road.
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one of these large semi-trailers went through a state weighing station, it roused suspicion, doubt about the equipment, and inquiries about the nature of the load.
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by a powered vehicle. It was designed in response to requirements of the secret US government program code-named
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The first trailers for transporting liquid hydrogen for aeronautics research.
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