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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Components of the Eaton heavy-duty hydraulic launch assist (HLA) system. This fluid is stored until the driver next accelerates the vehicle which reduces fuel consumption and wear on the engine. The Eaton HLA system in the truck. In “performance mode,” the stored energy is released and blended with engine power at launch.

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