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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The PowerDrive replaces the conventional transmission and switches in real time between two hybrid and two pure electric modes, optimizing the powertrain for the best fuel economics in any driving situation. The motor receives electric power from either the battery pack or from the engine-generator.

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Plug-in Hybrid Kenworth Plug 281

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APRIL 11, 2012

the solid waste division of Veolia Environmental Services North America (VESNA), has introduced Indiana’s first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered refuse trucks to its Evansville, Indiana (Vanderburgh County) service area. Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.,

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Indiana Fleet North America Kenworth 207

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AUGUST 15, 2018

FXI) announced the addition of 11 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks to the FXI fleet. million in grant funding for the new Kenworth T680 trucks ( earlier post ) which started making deliveries today. The purchase of 46 new trucks represents about 50% of FXI’s California fleet. (SoCalGas) and Food Express, Inc.

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Gas Emissions San Diego Kenworth 218

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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 Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors. g/bhp-hr oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) and 0.01

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Manufactured by Kenworth, the LNG tractors are powered by Westport HD Systems and initially will pull trailers on a transit lane linking Ontario, Calif., UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom 186

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MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure. CNG is part of a broad investment in a variety of alternative fuel vehicles. Trinidad, Colo.,

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El Paso Gas San Antonio Fort Worth 150

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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). Fleets are able to purchase multiple trucks.

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Eaton Grant Fleet Diesel 150

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Endurant was designed, engineered and created from a clean sheet to be an automated transmission, not simply an update to an AMT, allowing us to optimize the transmission’s weight, dimensions and features. Endurant will be paired with the Cummins X15 Efficiency Series engine beginning in October for Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.

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Eaton Maintenance Peterbilt Kenworth 186

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Among medium- and heavy-trucks, Class 8 trucks are the largest CO 2 emitters and fuel users, consuming two-thirds of all truck fuel, or 1.57 Current fuel economy for Class 8 trucks is estimated by the US Department of Energy at 6.0 million barrels per day. mpg and projected to rise modestly to 6.8 mpg by 2025 (EIA, 2009).

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

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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 186

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JANUARY 28, 2012

The new units are anticipated to deliver fuel efficiency over a conventional truck of up to 50% annually, depending upon the use of the truck. Although the county automotive fleet includes hybrids, these are the first hybrid trucks they are putting to work. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning 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. —Michelle Harry, Kenworth natural gas vehicle marketing manager.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Daimler/Freightliner, PACCAR (Kenworth/Peterbilt) and International are close behind. The Los Angeles Fire Department bought the first electric fire engine in the U.S. While it may take a while for these to outnumber fossil fuel-powered vehicles, the market is expanding quickly. Photos from Clean Fleet Report Archives.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 66

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Once the accumulator has emptied, the engine will begin to perform the acceleration. This process results in increased fuel economy. When the Hydraulic Launch Assist System is operating in Performance Mode, acceleration is created by both the energy the stored in the accumulator and the engine. Performance Mode.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Peterbilt 186

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MAY 29, 2009

The vehicles under evaluation include a parallel hybrid electric diesel collector from Mack Trucks (a Volvo Group subsidiary); a series-hybrid and an hydraulic parallel hybrid collector ( earlier post ) from Crane Carrier; and the Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid (for the rack truck). Fuel savings are projected at 25%.

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New York City New York Hybrid Kenworth 150

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JULY 11, 2023

“While the footprint of this fuel cell project is small, the transformative potential of the technology is huge,” Norm Bafunno, senior production govt at Toyota Motor North The united states, stated when the corporate first introduced the undertaking two years in the past. The machine worn within the Mirai generates 128 kilowatts.

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Kentucky Gasoline Toyota Hydrogen 40

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DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Feds Are Leading the Charge for Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Fuel cell technology promises to be the most feasible solution to make long-distance truck driving more sustainable. Therefore, more fuel cell trucks will hum on American roads soon. Therefore, more fuel cell trucks will hum on American roads soon.

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Hydrogen Fuel South Korea Kenworth 60