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MARCH 14, 2013

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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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

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MARCH 27, 2014

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. This new BOC module uses Quantum’s Q-lite tank technology and stores 123 DGE (Diesel Gallon Equivalent) of fuel.

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Peterbilt Dealers Installation Store 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2015

Maxwell Technologies, Inc. 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. Kenworth began offering the ESM as a factory-installed option earlier in the year. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Kenworth Installation Battery Powered 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its Model 587 Technology Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including several emerging technologies that focus on advanced aerodynamics, fleet maintenance efficiency, personal connectivity, and next-generation energy storage. GHz connectivity.

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Peterbilt Li-ion 2012 Lead Acid 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2013

Peterbilt Motors Company announced the availability of the new 2013 Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine. Peterbilt has been manufacturing trucks featuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems solutions for heavy-duty over-the-road, regional and vocational applications since 1996.

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Peterbilt 2013 Gas Engine 225

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

a portfolio company of Lone Star Investment Advisors, is building a fleet of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks. The Peterbilt Model 388 tractors are equipped with a Westport HD 15-liter natural gas engine and fuel system. We believe that Peterbilt is a leader in alternate fuel technology.

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Peterbilt Los Angeles Green Fleet 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Schneider Electric reinforced its partnership with PACCAR, which is receiving a $33-million matching grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to continue the development of its Class 8 Kenworth and Peterbilt battery electric and fuel cell vehicles, along with its vehicle charging stations, for the SuperTruck 3 project. Earlier post.)

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Peterbilt Kenworth Grant Electric 345

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

Among its other product introductions at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Peterbilt announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck, equipped with Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist ( HLA ) technology ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid. Natural gas.

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Peterbilt Gas Hybrid Power 230

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APRIL 16, 2021

Within seven years, four of them—Volvo, Daimler, Cummins/Peterbilt, and Navistar—had exceeded the first SuperTruck goal. Low Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Technologies Funding Opportunity. Fuels research (Natural Gas Engine Enabling Technologies; Dimethyl Ether and Propane Engine Enabling Technologies).

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Vehicles Peterbilt Gas-Electric Hydrogen 186

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AUGUST 9, 2018

The core of Loop’s fuel cell range extenders is the company’s patented technology eFlow—a design that maximizes power, efficiency and durability through an optimized air flow process. Loop fuel cell range extenders will be integrated by TransPower into two Peterbilt 579 truck gliders in early 2019.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2017

PACCAR—which manufactures the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF lines of trucks—has developed a proof-of-concept self-driving truck with SAE Level 4 capability built on NVIDIA DRIVE PX 2 technology ( earlier post ), trained on deep neural networks. Level 4 capability is defined as a system that drives itself.

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Peterbilt Kenworth Concept Manufacturer 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

PACCAR has teamed up with Aurora, a leading autonomous driving technology company, and FedEx to launch a commercial pilot of autonomous trucks in linehaul trucking operations. This is the first collaboration of its kind between a truck manufacturer, an autonomous technology developer and a logistics provider. Earlier post.)

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Commercial Peterbilt Kenworth Dallas 259

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

Mainstay Fuel Technologies, Inc. Mainstay and Virginia Transportation worked closely with The Pete Store, Peterbilt, Cottrell and Fontaine Modification on this project to insure the system’s integration with the truck’s unique configuration. in Alabama.

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Virginia Peterbilt Honda Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2020

Meritor, a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has acquired all the outstanding common shares of Transportation Power (TransPower), a provider of electrification technologies for large commercial vehicles. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Peterbilt Energy Storage California Commercial 170

Electrek

MAY 2, 2023

Autonomous freight technology developer Kodiak Robotics has unveiled an all-electric, self-driving Class 8 truck on display at the ACT Expo this week. The autonomous electric truck is a Peterbilt EV upfitted with Kodiak’s “Driver” sensor-pod technology. Check it out.

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Peterbilt Electric Electrical All-Electric 92

Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2022

Achates Power previously announced the opposed-piston has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. The PEMS measurements conducted by UC-Riverside for CALSTART on the Peterbilt 579 powered by the Achates Power 10.6L Earlier post.). —Dave Crompton, President, and CEO of Achates Power.

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EPA Emissions Peterbilt Diesel 170

Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2020

Tesla and Nikola need to compete with electric trucks from familiar brands like Peterbilt. Toyota solid-state battery technology is reportedly on schedule for a. GM revealed more about its upcoming Hummer EV. Toyota is pushing along with solid-state battery development. And Kandi cars are arriving soon.

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Hummer Peterbilt Toyota Green Cars 91

Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Marshall County, Mississippi, is the future site of a planned joint venture of Accelera, the zero-emissions segment of Cummins; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks ; and US commercial truck maker PACCAR , which produces diesel and electric models under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF brands.

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Mississippi Peterbilt Kenworth Batteries 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

EVE will serve as a “technology partner,” and “contribute its industry-leading battery cell design and manufacturing expertise to the future cell manufacturing plant.” Each of those companies will own 30% of and jointly control the resulting battery business, with the remaining 10% will go to Chinese battery-maker EVE Energy.

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Mississippi Batteries Battery North America 97

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

By combining our expertise and know-how in vehicle control systems, mass-production, Connected Car technology, and our advanced safety support systems with Aurora’s industry-leading approach to self-driving technology, we aim to commercialize and deliver safe, high-quality, and affordable autonomous ride-sharing vehicles and services.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. Each company will own 30% of the joint venture.

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Mississippi North America Batteries Battery 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Earlier post.). Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017.

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected 150

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Cummins recently received $39 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop its SuperTruck project in conjunction with Peterbilt Motors Company. Earlier post.) The goal of the SuperTruck program initiated by the DOE is to improve long-haul Class 8 vehicle freight efficiency.

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Eaton Peterbilt Fuel Economy Diesel 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

The demand for hybrid commercial vehicles will continue to grow globally, and LG Chem and CPI have made important advancements in battery technology and future production capability here in western Michigan. This technology is a key part of Eaton’s strategy to meet the future demand of our customers worldwide. near Kalamazoo.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2010

Los Alamos County, new Mexico recently took delivery of the first hydraulic hybrid refuse truck in the State of New Mexico: a Peterbilt Model 320 equipped with Eaton’s hydraulic launch assist system (HLA) ( earlier post ) and a Wayne Curbtender residential automated side loader.

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Eaton Peterbilt Hybrid New Mexico 199

Teslarati

DECEMBER 2, 2022

On the route, Uber will employ the modified Peterbilt 579M produced by Aurora. remains a significant challenge, autonomous driving is finally moving out of its infancy, and infrastructure is finally being implemented to support the technology. The lack of truck drivers in the U.S. What do you think of the article?

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Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2023

Toyota Motor North The us introduced an guarantee to position its gasoline cellular powertrain into Kenworth and Peterbilt fat rigs. ANAHEIM, Calif. The automaker and Paccar, proprietor of the truck manufacturers, introduced the offer Tuesday on the ACT Expo blank transportation convention right here. That jumps to 40 % in 2032.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Tesla has been developing the Semi-specific Megacharger for several years, and patents for the technology were first submitted by the company in 2019. The company utilizes everything from BYD yard tractors to Peterbilt 220EV box trucks to energy storage techniques. told us it planned to take delivery of 15 Tesla Semis in 2023.

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Fresno Tesla Peterbilt Sacramento 98

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2016

million grant from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to accelerate deployment of the company’s new zero-emission powertrain for heavy-duty trucks. The Loop heavy­duty powertrain combines an electric battery with a hydrogen fuel cell designed around its patented eFlow technology.

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Fuel Peterbilt Energy Batteries 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2017

(EDI) has completed the integration of its EDI PowerDrive technology into a new OEM platform, Freightliner. EDI is currently offering Class-3 through 6 utility solutions with optional exportable power available on Ford, GM, Peterbilt, and now Freightliner platforms.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Peterbilt 150

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

Frito-Lay called it a template for and an aid to help accelerate the continued proliferation of large-scale commercialization of zero-energy and net-zero energy technologies at freight facilities and warehouses. Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks. The transformation of the Modesto site is near completion.

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Tesla Peterbilt Energy Storage Li-ion 141

Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

While many consumers have been wary of electric vehicle technology, particularly in the United States, this concern has come to a head following the release of the Tesla Semi. The Tesla Semi outperforms both diesel and electric truck competition, according to a new specification analysis.

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Tesla Peterbilt Price Charging 99

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The armored car project was one of nine advanced vehicle technology demonstrations funded by a total of $25-million from the Energy Commission under PON-14-605.

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PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

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. ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show. —Andy Claypole, ePower Engine Systems CEO.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

At this point, though Frito-Lay has at least received close to 40 Semis , Tesla still has a significant production ramp ahead of it if it hopes to have the same market share as dominating brands like Peterbilt and Freightliner.

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Tesla Peterbilt Nevada California 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2022

—Rick Mihelic, lead author and director of emerging technologies at NACFE. with a Peterbilt Model 579EV; NFI with a Volvo VNR Electric; and Penske with a Freightliner eCascadia.

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Peterbilt Miles All-Electric Fleet 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2010

The four trucks, based on the Peterbilt Model 320 Hybrid with Labrie body, will operate in daily curbside recycling duty and are expected to provide up to 30% improvements in fuel economy and emissions and significant reductions maintenance costs. The Eaton HLA system in the truck. Click to enlarge.

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