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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 170

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Consequently, Loop fuel cell products produce significantly more power output in the same package and a materially lower total cost of ownership versus diesel-engines, the company says. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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MAY 28, 2020

Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. With fuel capacity options ranging from 30-60 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE), and the ability to be installed on one or both sides of the vehicle, the ProRail can be configured to meet a wide range of fuel capacity requirements.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

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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. Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. Energy that is generated during braking is captured and stored using regenerative braking. Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist.

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Peterbilt Eaton Hybrid Fuel 150

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MARCH 28, 2014

Although the prototype currently runs on diesel, its turbine is fuel-neutral and can run on compressed or liquid natural gas, biofuels or other fuels. The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371