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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Grants are expected to be executed over the coming months. Partner match: $15.4

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California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo

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This is the first large-scale demonstration of zero-emission Class 8 trucks that involves major manufacturers, including BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt (both Paccar companies) and Volvo. Full battery-electric trucks will be developed by BYD and a team consisting of Peterbilt and California start-up TransPower.

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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

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Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. The SDG&E-powered chargers were partially funded through a $200,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb.

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Robert Transport orders 180 Peterbilt LNG trucks powered by Westport HD

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Robert Transport of Boucherville, Quebec has issued a purchase order for 180 Peterbilt liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks featuring Westport HD Systems. The Westport HD GX engine is certified and compliant to 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission limits in North America.

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

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The Energy Commission approved $18,690,000 in grants for projects that will expand the state’s fueling infrastructure for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Since March 2010, the Air Resources Board has issued more than 23,500 rebates totaling more than $46 million through its Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.