pleegwat

They might even release a 32T gear at some point?

It wouldn't be motorized. The 1:8 cars are shelf queens, and the transporter would be as well.

So do European car transporters. Technic trucks tend to have shorter cargo sections than prototype. I agree a new transporter would be nice though.

I don't mind the cars existing but they could move them to a sub-theme.

While there may be enough plastic, it may be tricky to mold.

Standard lego track (5 stud gauge) would be standard gauge to a 11-stud-wide train, or narrow gauge to a 15-stud-wide train. In either case TLG would have to add wider curves.

Same colour makes it easier for kids to buy a couple and make their own build from the pieces. It may also simplify production. Another note on these: I have heard in the past about different such collections that it was possible to buy an entire box (in this case of 16 sets) which is guaranteed to contain 2 of each.

If I remember correctly train track has a 40 stud radius, which is significantly more than the 15 or 16 stud radius of this curved gear rack.

The 8-wheeler looks similar to 42080. But the 6-wheeler has multiple wheel sizes which TLG tends to avoid.

I expect these sets are aimed at children who are too young to own the previous versions.

Looks like a low-friction version could be useful as a higher-load slip bearing.

Combining that with traditional technic motors could lead to some interesting robotics possibilities. In theory, at least.

I wonder if 36 parts per wheel is a record.

Accurate control? On pneumatics?

Probably also only if the battery is actually included in the box, which is the case for sound/light bricks but not for technic battery boxes.