With the Econic[1] Mercedes Benz as one of the established manufacturers of utility vehicles already offers a product which implements some of the mentioned advantages of lower position for driver an extended window area. Here in Germany they can be often seen as garbage truck or fire fighting truck[2] in the cities. An BEV version was announced[3].
On the other hand, even tallest semi trucks (here 40 tons class) are allowed to roll through German cities widely. They are often involved in accidents with pedestrians or bicylclists with fatal outcome. The main reason is bad sight when turning right. Therefore turning assistants[3] will become mandatory. However, placing the driver better and giving him more field of view is preferred.
On the other hand, even tallest semi trucks (here 40 tons class) are allowed to roll through German cities widely. They are often involved in accidents with pedestrians or bicylclists with fatal outcome. The main reason is bad sight when turning right. Therefore turning assistants[3] will become mandatory. However, placing the driver better and giving him more field of view is preferred.
[1] https://www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com/de_DE/models/econic.htm... [2] https://mbs.mercedes-benz.com/de/special-trucks/feuerwehr/au... [3] https://www.mercedes-benz-trucks.com/de_DE/models/eeconic.ht... [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turning_assistant but better see German version : https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbiegeassistent