Remove Colorado Remove Extended Range Remove Fleet Remove Hydrogen
article thumbnail

Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

Green Car Congress

is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. The standard vehicle offering includes 20kg of on-board hydrogen storage, delivering average range (for typical route profiles) in excess of 200 miles. Plug Power Inc. —Tim Reeser, CEO for Lightning Systems.

Plug 448
article thumbnail

Kenworth and Peterbilt first electric Class 8 trucks up Pike’s Peak; fuel cell and BEV

Green Car Congress

PACCAR announced that a Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle and a battery electric Peterbilt Model 579EV became the first Class 8 zero emissions vehicles to drive to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle offers 470 hp and a 350-mile range with a 15-minute refill time.

Kenworth 321
article thumbnail

USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. By replacing aging fleet vehicles with Proterra electric buses, the City of Fairfield will improve both route efficiency and air quality.

Purchase 191