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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. Dana also supplies an e-power system, which generates, stores, and manages the energy for the vehicle and consists of electrified auxiliary systems, an on-board charger, and two battery packs.

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

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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. Wal-Mart uses Class 8 trucks to haul its trailers and deliver product to its stores. Energy that is generated during braking is captured and stored using regenerative braking.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. The 20 charging stations will be located at Ralphs and Albertsons grocery stores in the South Coast Air Basin, which covers all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.