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PACCAR and Aurora partner to develop and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks

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PACCAR and Aurora have signed a global, strategic agreement to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Autonomous Peterbilt 579 Test Vehicle with Aurora Driver. Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 trucks utilizing the Aurora Driver are expected to be deployed in North America in the next several years.

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Peterbilt showcases Quantum Back-of-Cab CNG storage module

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Peterbilt is showcasing Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide’s new Back-of-Cab (BOC) compressed natural gas (CNG) storage module installed on a Peterbilt 579 truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. New Back-of-Cab CNG storage system. Click to enlarge.

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Peterbilt offering Maxwell’s ultracap ESM

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announced that Peterbilt is now offering Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-powered Engine Start Module (ESM) on new Model 579 and 567 trucks as a factory-installed option. Maxwell Technologies, Inc. Kenworth began offering the ESM as a factory-installed option earlier in the year. Earlier post.).

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter,

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Toyota “hydrogen headquarters” will develop US fuel-cell products

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offices will spearhead localized hydrogen tech and products for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, stationary power generation, port vehicles, and more, Toyota says. Toyota is currently working toward Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks employing a Toyota fuel-cell powertrain kit and set for first deliveries later this year.

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A $2-3 billion battery factory for electric trucks is headed to Mississippi

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The joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and PACCAR – which manufactures light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates – was announced in September 2023. The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is scheduled to begin producing battery cells in 2027.

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Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

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Following the delivery, the food manufacturer and division of PepsiCo showcased the Tesla Semi at Modesto’s 2022 annual Celebration of Lights , and the truck has been spotted on the highway on quite a few occasions. Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks. 1-megawatt solar carport with energy storage. 12 Crown Li-ion forklifts.

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