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Kenworth and Peterbilt first electric Class 8 trucks up Pike’s Peak; fuel cell and BEV

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PACCAR announced that a Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric Peterbilt Model 579EV became the first Class 8 zero emissions vehicles to drive to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. We are very excited about the work Kenworth and Peterbilt have done in the development of zero emissions technology.

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EnTech Solutions, Peterbilt, Maki Trucking Partner to transport renewable natural gas with electric truck

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The Peterbilt Model 579EV will deliver the RNG to the Dane County landfill facility, where it will be injected into the natural gas pipeline to be used as clean transportation fuel on the west coast. The site is powered by a distributed energy microgrid that utilizes solar power and battery energy storage to produce more than 2.8

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Kenworth, Peterbilt working with Dana on electric truck powertrain development

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PACCAR companies Kenworth and Peterbilt are collaborating on electric powertrain development for trucks. At CES 2020, Kenworth displayed a Kenworth K270E battery-electric vehicle—the initial result of the collaboration. Peterbilt will also integrate a Dana Spicer Electrified e-propulsion system into its 220EV chassis.

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Schneider Electric partners with PACCAR on SuperTruck 3 project

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Schneider Electric reinforced its partnership with PACCAR, which is receiving a $33-million matching grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to continue the development of its Class 8 Kenworth and Peterbilt battery electric and fuel cell vehicles, along with its vehicle charging stations, for the SuperTruck 3 project.

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Cummins, Daimler, Paccar battery JV picks Mississippi factory site

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The JV announced plans to open its new battery plant in Marshall County, Mississippi. Each of those companies will own 30% of and jointly control the resulting battery business, with the remaining 10% will go to Chinese battery-maker EVE Energy. manufacturing jobs, with the option for further expansion as demand grows.

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Peterbilt showcases 2012 Technology Truck; Li-ion pack for hotel loads/AC

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Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its Model 587 Technology Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including several emerging technologies that focus on advanced aerodynamics, fleet maintenance efficiency, personal connectivity, and next-generation energy storage. weight savings over lead-acid batteries. GHz connectivity.

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Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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To meet the commercial demands of heavy-duty freight movement, zero-emission heavy-duty trucks must provide sufficient vehicle range, quick refueling and meet the power needs demanded by fleet operators, without any impact to freight load.

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