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Industry first: Kenworth class-6 electric trucks get OEM-approved wireless charging

Baua Electric

After 6 months of intensive engineering work and evaluations, a pioneering collaboration between Kenworth, Dana Incorporated, and WAVE Charging has resulted in the first OEM-approved high-power wireless charging integration of its kind. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Nissan launches electric delivery truck fleet for Los Angeles dealers

Teslarati

Nissan has launched a new fleet of Nikola and Kenworth electric semis that will deliver vehicles to dealers in Los Angeles. Nissan will only be starting with two trucks, one from Kenworth and one from Nikola, but they will serve as a testbed for expanded use in the near future. You can also reach me on Twitter @ WilliamWritin.

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Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

EVs make a lot of sense for commercial fleets with reduced fuel and maintenance costs and batteries that can be sized to a specific route to eliminate range anxiety. If you have only a few cars for sales reps or maybe a van for local deliveries, then going direct to a dealer may work. The Consumer and Commercial Connection.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $8.5M to bring natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles to California

Green Car Congress

To make the Energy Commission’s buy-down program as efficient and simple as possible, the incentive reservations are awarded in blocks to vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers. Kenworth is the original equipment manufacturer of the vehicles. The incentives are passed on to the individual buyers at the point of sale.

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Kenworth and Peterbilt introduce more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks

Green Car Congress

Kenworth T680 Advantage. 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. —Kevin Baney, Kenworth chief engineer. Kenworth T680 Advantage.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

While not fast by EV standards, it will get the job done for entering freeways, which is what the e:FCEV will be doing a lot of as it will only be leased in California when it hits dealers in late 2024. while its rival Toyota has demonstrated the 300-mile range truck in a joint project with Kenworth.

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

Green Car Congress

This combination of high performance and high efficiency is critical for heavy-duty engines in demanding commercial applications, Westport notes. is designed for complete compatibility with advanced commercial vehicles today. Westport HPDI 2.0 Engines incorporating Westport HPDI 2.0 Compatibility: Westport HPDI 2.0

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