Class, Diesel, Fuel and Peterbilt

Kenworth and Peterbilt introduce more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks

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MARCH 27, 2014

At the Mid-America Trucking show, PACCAR companies Kenworth and Peterbilt introduced more fuel efficient version of their heavy-duty models: the Kenworth T680 Advantage and the Peterbilt Model 579 with EPIQ package. Kenworth says that the T680 Advantage can deliver up to a 5% fuel efficiency enhancement over a standard T680.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel

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

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel

Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

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MAY 2, 2018

will supply all-electric drivetrain systems for two Peterbilt vehicle platforms through its alliance with TransPower. These include 12 Peterbilt all-electric Class 8 Model 579 day cab tractors and three Model 520 refuse trucks. Funding for the Peterbilt 520 deployment was provided by the California Energy Commission.

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Peterbilt All-Electric San Diego Los Angeles

Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc. Earlier post.)

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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel

Cummins and Peterbilt to team up on SuperTruck II

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Cummins will partner with Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR to develop and demonstrate technologies under the US Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. BTE quantifies the fraction of the fuel’s chemical energy that is converted into useful work by the engine system. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Eaton 2009 Universal

Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept

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MAY 17, 2024

Along with its release of some new BEVs like the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX, both produced in partnership with GM, it has also come out with a unique fuel cell plug-in hybrid version of its CR-V. And now it’s showing a full-on Class 8 semi truck concept, the heaviest vehicle on the road, powered by hydrogen.

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Honda Hydrogen Concept Fuel

FedEx Freight adds 100 Class 8 CNG tractors, CNG fueling station in Oklahoma City

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 Class 8 CNG tractors from Paccar units Kenworth and Peterbilt, and has installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new CNG fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center. The fueling station is estimated to dispense approximately 2.5

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Oklahoma City Oklahoma Peterbilt Kenworth

Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

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MAY 28, 2020

Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, introduced the new fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel system. Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. Agility Fuel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Composites.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy

Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

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MARCH 22, 2012

Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motor Company will expanding their alternative fuel line-up by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine ( earlier post ) for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. Peterbilt uses the ISL G and Westport GX engine. liter Cummins Westport ISL G.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine

AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. AMP operates the largest US renewable natural-gas plant that produces fuel from cow manure.

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America Building Peterbilt Kenworth

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

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MARCH 26, 2010

Among its other product introductions at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Peterbilt announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck, equipped with Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist ( HLA ) technology ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Peterbilt Gas Hybrid Power

Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

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APRIL 7, 2017

The industry-first Class-6 International brand armored truck was the first delivery from the company’s newly expanded Dixon, California hybrid and electric vehicle center of excellence. Efficient Drivetrains has delivered the first of six plug-in-hybrid electric armored vehicles to Sectran Security. The CNG storage tanks are roof-mounted.

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PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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MARCH 4, 2013

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid

Peloton in ARPA-E NEXTCAR project to cut HD truck fuel use by 20% with smart powertrains and platooning

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017.

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected

Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is an API CJ-4 heavy duty diesel engine oil formulated using a new Chevron patent pending technology to provide key benefits for engines with “severe duty” cycles in on- and off-highway applications. Improved fuel economy over SAE 15W-40 conventional oils. Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc.

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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy

Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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Peterbilt Eaton Hybrid Fuel

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.

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Honda Peterbilt Hybrid Motors

Eaton Wins Bid to Develop Next-Generation Automated Transmission for Cummins SuperTruck Program

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JANUARY 22, 2010

has chosen Eaton to participate in its SuperTruck program to develop a next-generation automated transmission that improves fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trucks. Cummins recently received $39 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop its SuperTruck project in conjunction with Peterbilt Motors Company.

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Eaton Peterbilt Fuel Economy Diesel

CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The projects will reduce pollution that contributes to regional air quality problems, particularly diesel particulate emissions that impact communities located near ports, rail yards and warehouses. Next Generation Fuel Cell Delivery Van Deployment: The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) will receive $5.4 million.

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco

Westport Heavy-Duty LNG Engine Receives 2010 US EPA Certification

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JULY 6, 2010

The Westport HD System offers class-leading performance for heavy-duty on-road Class 8 trucks and allows trucking fleets to move to lower-cost, domestically available and low-carbon natural gas and/or biogas. Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors.

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt

Westport unveils next-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI 2.0) natural gas system for HD trucks

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Westport HPDI uses natural gas as the primary fuel in a Diesel (compression ignition) cycle along with a small amount of diesel fuel as an ignition source. This allows small quantities of diesel fuel and large quantities of natural gas to be delivered at high pressure to the combustion chamber.

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine

Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America’s Natural Gas Highway (ANGH). We are moving quickly to build this important network in order to support the new trucks. —Andrew J.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Los Angeles

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $187 million to nine projects to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. Three projects will focus on cost-effective measures to improve the efficiency of Class 8 long-haul freight trucks by 50%. Grantee Project Award. Cummins Inc. 38,831,115.

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The purpose of the 21CTP is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions; increase heavy-duty vehicle safety; and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. Among the findings and recommendations, by area, from the new report are: ENGINE SYSTEMS AND FUELS. Earlier post.).

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid

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Kenworth and Peterbilt introduce more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks

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

Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

Cummins and Peterbilt to team up on SuperTruck II

Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept

FedEx Freight adds 100 Class 8 CNG tractors, CNG fueling station in Oklahoma City

Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

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

Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

Peloton in ARPA-E NEXTCAR project to cut HD truck fuel use by 20% with smart powertrains and platooning

Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Eaton Wins Bid to Develop Next-Generation Automated Transmission for Cummins SuperTruck Program

CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

Westport Heavy-Duty LNG Engine Receives 2010 US EPA Certification

Westport unveils next-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI 2.0) natural gas system for HD trucks

Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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