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SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Peterbilt Motors Company is now taking immediate orders for the production of its vocational and aerodynamic vehicles powered by compressed and liquefied natural gas (NG). The Model 365 and Model 384 will be offered with the Cummins Westport ISL G and built at Peterbilt’s truck manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas.

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Peterbilt Gas Vehicles Alternative Fuels 170

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Cummins recently received $39 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop its SuperTruck project in conjunction with Peterbilt Motors Company. Earlier post.) The goal of the SuperTruck program initiated by the DOE is to improve long-haul Class 8 vehicle freight efficiency.

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Eaton Peterbilt Fuel Economy Diesel 186

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APRIL 1, 2015

Florida-based truckload carrier Raven Transport is expanding its clean-burning natural gas fleet with 115 Peterbilt Model 579s, equipped with sleepers and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to haul goods for a leading consumer packaged goods company. million additional DGEs (diesel gallon equivalent) of LNG annually.

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Clean Cleaning Jacksonville Transportation 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The goal of CARB’s Zero and Near Zero Emission Freight Facility program is to support transformative, cost-effective clean technologies that can be adopted by other freight facilities and accelerate the commercialization of these technologies statewide. Partner match: $45.9 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $6.3 Partner match: $41.4

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

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MARCH 12, 2009

Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in grants for diesel hybrid trucks that are available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). An existing diesel truck has to be taken out of service for each new hybrid truck that is purchased.

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Eaton Grant Fleet Diesel 150

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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Eaton Hybrid Miles Fuel 210

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JULY 6, 2010

The Westport GX 2010 15L engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to 2010 emissions compliance—0.2 g/bhp-hr particulate matter (PM)—without the use of emissions credits. Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors.

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination, and a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling. Grantee Project Award. Cummins Inc. 38,831,115. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 39,559,868.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste 199

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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. Next-generation Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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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. Recommendation 3-4. HYBRID VEHICLES. Recommendation 4-3. Finding 4-6. Finding 6-3. kW versus 3.0

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

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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. Peterbilt Model 579 with EPIQ. The MX-13 is PACCAR’s 12.9-liter

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

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MARCH 28, 2014

WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. The micro-turbine is fuel neutral and produces very low emissions without the need for aftertreatment. Click to enlarge. Powertrain.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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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. Earlier post.). Westport HPDI 2.0

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Commercial Zero-Emission Vehicle Investors Challenged, But Industry Moves On. Globally, countries have fast-tracked their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to combat rising emissions and meet the 2 C standard of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now they’re rolling under their own power. Uncovering Nikola’s Lies.

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Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions 83

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JUNE 13, 2013

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170