Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is testing a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year on a dedicated account in Southern California. Werner’s first electric-powered truck is the result of a partnership with Peterbilt, Meritor and TransPower.

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Peterbilt Los Angeles Climate Change Climate 210

Green Car Congress

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.

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Peterbilt Fuel Economy Economy Fuel 342

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter, 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. liter engine.

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Diesel Fleet Peterbilt Eaton 468

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Eleven projects will receive $150 million from California Climate Investments—using proceeds from the state’s landmark Cap-and-Trade program—and other sources, with another $55 million to be considered by the Board at its October meeting. Partner match: $15.4

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Globally, countries have fast-tracked their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to combat rising emissions and meet the 2 C standard of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now they’re rolling under their own power. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered.

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Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions 83

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The state has recognized hydrogen-powered cars as part of its drive to zero-out tailpipe emissions (and the resulting dangerous smog) for three decades and helped support the development of vehicles and infrastructure. Through a chemical process, electricity is created to power the motor and (alternately) charge a lithium-ion battery.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64