Looks like it was designed by these guys...http://www.gizmag.com/marchi-mobile-elemment-luxury-camper/20180/

"Both its [the trailer] aerodynamics and its cargo capacity are boosted by a convex nose that sits flush [with] the concave backside of the tractor."
Doesn't look flush to me. The curve of the convex front may match the concave fairing on the back of the cab, but there appears to be at least a foot, probably more, between the two.

From an Aerodynamic point this is good
You don't have to waste money cutting weight. It is preferable to have a heavy head for stability in high cross winds.
Also a truck is an ideal platform for a serial diesel electric like a loco. Fill the base with batteries for stability and capacity.

It makes sense to use electric motors in vehicles for the logistics industry because electric motors have high torque which is better suited for moving weight. Not to mention the reduced amount of energy loss in comparison to combustion engines.

Yeah I was going to say it looks Luigi Colani inspired.

Is anyone else thinking 'condorman'

Now all they have to do is make it nuclear powered.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/49/Big_Bus_Cyclops_1.jpg

It's great to see more implementation of the microturbine-hybrid powertrain concept. This has a bunch of advantages over an ICE (piston-driven) hybrid type, and I'm frankly surprised it hasn't really taken off in the automotive or "logistics" (trucking) industries. Multiple fuels capable, minimal moving parts, very high MTBF, lightweight (for the engine side, anyway), and great marketing possibilities (e.g. "Yeah, mine's powered by a turbine engine! Dude!") So, what's the holdup?

weight and fuel savings vs cost of 53 foot carbon fiber panel, aeroshell, etc. where are the trade results?