Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. The company’s diesel truck fleet, operated by its truck fleet partner, UPS Freight Truckload, typically travels 300,000 miles per day.

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Honda Peterbilt Hybrid Motor 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. The truck, a Peterbilt 386, was outfitted with 56 PbC batteries operating in a string configuration and incorporates Axion’s proprietary Battery Management System and data logger.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Daimler/Freightliner, PACCAR (Kenworth/Peterbilt) and International are close behind. Electric motors’ immediate torque delivery could make the F-150 Lightning one of the more powerful trucks on the market, not just a clean one. Volvo and BYD are just a few of the automakers already producing and selling electric semi trucks.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 66

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

During braking, the vehicle’s kinetic energy drives the hydraulic pump/motor as a pump, transferring hydraulic fluid from the low-pressure reservoir to a high-pressure accumulator. During acceleration, fluid in the high-pressure accumulator is metered out to drive the pump/motor as a motor. Regeneration. Launch Assist.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

The lab, which is expected to be up and running by June, will be used to evaluate electric motors and other critical components and to test batteries and develop power electronics equipment. Eaton hybrid power systems have accumulated more than 30 million miles of road-tested service around the world.

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Eaton Michigan Universal Commercial 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2019

A fully integrated electric powertrain system designed to fit inside a standard frame along the axles of commercial trucks; the AXE Series features electric motors, a 2-speed gearbox, oil coolers and pumps. The AXE Series electric powertrain will be integrated in Peterbilt’s Model 579EV electric Class 8 truck for evaluation and testing.

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Peterbilt Long Beach Commercial International 220

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb. That system integrates electric motors and drive axles into a single unit, making it easy for manufacturers to electrify their fleets by maintaining existing (re: ICE) axle mounting hardware.

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Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. The use of a hybrid powertrain allows the turbine to remain at optimum operating rpm, while the electric motor/energy storage handles acceleration and deceleration.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

In its second generation, the 2024 Toyota Mirai makes electricity onboard to drive its electric motor. Toyota (in partnership with Peterbilt and others), Hyundai and Nikola are the early leaders in hydrogen being a fuel source for over-the-road trucks, highlighted by what they are doing at the Port of Long Beach and elsewhere in California.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

The company gathered support from industry veterans, showed off concept vehicles, gathered provisional purchase orders, cut deals with companies as large as General Motors , and went public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in mid-2020. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered.

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Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions 83

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging. Level 2 electric vehicle charging systems use 208-240 volt power, and typically provide 10 to 20 miles of range for each hour of charging for a passenger vehicle. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Galpin Motors, Inc.,

Alternative Fuels 170

Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, Westport and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR Inc to transition its truck fleet from traditional diesel vehicles to natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

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Corporation Fleet Peterbilt Diesel 268