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PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

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AUGUST 16, 2022

PACCAR will work with Cummins to offer the new Cummins X15N natural gas engine ( earlier post ) in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. The engine will include the integration of the Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies fuel delivery system. The new X15N is capable of lower NO x levels than the 2024 EPA and CARB standards.

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Peterbilt Kenworth Gas Engine

Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

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JANUARY 10, 2018

A zero-emission Kenworth Class 8 T680 day cab tractor equipped with a Ballard hydrogen fuel cell ( earlier post ) is on display at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The truck is part of the PACCAR Innovations booth exhibit—the first time PACCAR and Kenworth have exhibited at the show, which draws close to 200,000 visitors.

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Kenworth Fuel Los Angeles Long Beach

Toyota, Kenworth, POLA and CARB unveil next-gen heavy-duty fuel-cell truck; ZANZEFF

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APRIL 23, 2019

Toyota, Kenworth, the Port of Los Angeles and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled the first of Toyota and Kenworth’s jointly developed fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks during a special event held at the Port of Los Angeles. The performance of the 10 Kenworth Class 8 trucks being developed under this program?

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Kenworth Los Angeles Toyota Long Beach

14 US fleets launch ACT Fleet Forum; best practices on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies

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JANUARY 9, 2020

Fourteen leading US fleets announced the formation of the ACT Fleet Forum , an educational initiative to share best practices between participating fleets, as well as top technology providers and fuel suppliers on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies. Total Transportation Services, Inc. Waste Management.

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Fleet Clean Cleaning Transportation

CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

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APRIL 25, 2023

OEMs using Toyota’s certified powertrain may also be eligible for other available incentives, such as CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), the Clean Truck Fund (CTF) introduced last year by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and certain federal incentives.

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Kits Los Angeles Emissions Kenworth

Electric Trucks: Volvo Increases Range 85%, Kenworth Triples Orders

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 17, 2022

Demand for electric trucks is growing all across America.

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Kenworth Volvo Range America

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

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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. Net-Zero Farming and Freight Facility Demonstration Project: Project Clean Air will receive $3.3

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco

Renewable hydrogen fuel being studied for the Port of Seattle

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Two studies—led by a team from Seattle City Light, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and Sandia National Laboratories—are exploring the potential of shifting from fossil fuel to clean hydrogen as fuel to power medium-and heavy-duty vehicles. million DOE award, $150,000 City Light = $1.5 million project total).

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Seattle Hydrogen Renewable Fuel

Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Engine manufacturers and original equipment truck manufacturers such as Cummins-Westport, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Navistar, Freightliner and Caterpillar are expected to have Class-8 trucks available in engine sizes allowing for varied road and driving requirements. Littlefair, Clean Energy’s President and CEO.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Los Angeles

Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Communities and utilities receiving the new technology were partially funded under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program jointly administered through the Wisconsin State Energy Office and the US Department of Energy Wisconsin Clean Cities Program. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning

FedEx Freight adds 100 Class 8 CNG tractors, CNG fueling station in Oklahoma City

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 Class 8 CNG tractors from Paccar units Kenworth and Peterbilt, and has installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new CNG fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center.

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Oklahoma City Oklahoma Peterbilt Kenworth

Veolia Environmental Services first fleet of CNG refuse trucks in Indiana

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APRIL 11, 2012

Indiana-based manufacturer Autocar built the chassis for 20 of the trucks and Kenworth manufactured eight roll-off trucks for Veolia’s new fleet. In addition, Veolia recently received a $500,000 Clean Cities grant to support its investment in a new CNG fleet. Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.,

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Indiana Fleet North America Kenworth

Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Worldwide, Kenworth Battery Electric , Kenworth Hydrogen Electric , Mercedes-Benz , Navistar/International , Tesla , Volkswagen , Volvo , and Volta are just a few of the brands that have announced bringing battery electric or hydrogen electric heavy trucks to market. Story by John Faulkner.

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Fleet Kenworth Electric Electrical

Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Hydrogen could theoretically be generated by electrolysis of water, powered by clean energy. The FCEV does have similar horsepower to the Kenworth and about 100 more horsepower than the Volvo and Daimler, but it has a much smaller battery that it’s pulling that power from. But all of that is a long way off.

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Hydrogen Kenworth Long Beach Oakland

Feature: 5 Innovative Electric Concept Vehicles Becoming Real

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. Photos from Clean Fleet Report Archives. Story by Martin Banks.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles

Eaton Cummins JV unveils 12-speed automated transmission

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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

UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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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 working closely with the DOE’s Clean Cities program to construct a LNG fueling station in Las Vegas. UPS has contracted with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom

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

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MAY 5, 2016

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. The State of California is awarding $23.6 Volvo will be deploying a plug-in hybrid electric diesel truck under the Mack brand.

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Peterbilt Kenworth California BYD

Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Once the baseline truck and engine was determined (Volvo D13 (2010 emissions), Kenworth T600, 10-speed manual transmission), two simulation models were used to allow the evaluation of various packages: GT-POWER for engine cycle simulation and RAPTOR to model the vehicle, including the transmission and driveline.

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Clean Energy, including electrification and hydrogen for the company’s operations and vehicle production. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. while its rival Toyota has demonstrated the 300-mile range truck in a joint project with Kenworth.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid

Toyota Plunges Into Crowded Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Pool, With A Bang

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Signs that a fuel cell truck revolution is coming to the US have been few and far between. Nevertheless, activity is finally beginning to pick up. Toyota has just jumped into the pool with both feet first, but the company better not look back. Something might be gaining on it. A Whole New Fuel Cell […]

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Toyota Fuel Hydrogen Companies

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

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

The SDG&E-powered chargers were partially funded through a $200,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. GCWR and is powered by the same 670 hp Meritor 14Xe “epowertrain” used in the PACCAR Kenworth t680e that debuted back in 2022. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb.

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Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth

Big News For Big Trucks — Cummins, Paccar, Daimler Launch Battery JV

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Three of the biggest names in heavy equipment are launching a new joint venture to co-develop advanced, lightweight electric truck batteries.

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Batteries Battery Electric Electrical

When Can We Expect Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks on the Road?

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Most fuel cell trucks stash the H2 tanks behind the cab New Hydrogen Hubs The Biden administration plans to fund the construction of seven so-called “clean hydrogen hubs” nationwide. Department of Energy announced the federal government’s plan to build clean hydrogen hubs. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Hydrogen Fuel South Korea Kenworth

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PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

Toyota, Kenworth, POLA and CARB unveil next-gen heavy-duty fuel-cell truck; ZANZEFF

14 US fleets launch ACT Fleet Forum; best practices on adopting advanced, clean transportation technologies

CARB Executive Order certifies Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit as a Zero-Emission Powertrain (ZEP)

Electric Trucks: Volvo Increases Range 85%, Kenworth Triples Orders

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

Renewable hydrogen fuel being studied for the Port of Seattle

Clean Energy unveils LNG backbone network for America’s Natural Gas Highway; 150 LNG stations by end of 2013

Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

FedEx Freight adds 100 Class 8 CNG tractors, CNG fueling station in Oklahoma City

Veolia Environmental Services first fleet of CNG refuse trucks in Indiana

Emerging Fleet Trends—Going Electric

Nikola inaugurates first HYLA modular hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, CA

Feature: 5 Innovative Electric Concept Vehicles Becoming Real

Eaton Cummins JV unveils 12-speed automated transmission

UPS adds 48 more heavy-duty LNG tractor trucks to fleet; Westport HD System

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

Study Concludes That Class 8 Truck Fuel Consumption Could Be Reduced By Up to 50% By 2017 Using Existing and Emerging Technologies; Current Payback Requirements Could Forestall Implementation

News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Toyota Plunges Into Crowded Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Pool, With A Bang

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

Big News For Big Trucks — Cummins, Paccar, Daimler Launch Battery JV

When Can We Expect Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks on the Road?

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