Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Capstone Turbine Corporation successfully completed track testing of a Kenworth Class 7 hybrid electric work truck using its 65kW microturbine as an on-board range extender. The Kenworth Class 7 work truck features a Capstone C65 microturbine that is installed onboard and operates on compressed natural gas. Earlier post.)

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Kenworth Hybrid Power Powered 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2021

million Shore-to-Store (S2S) project, more than a dozen public and private sector partners have teamed up for a 12-month demonstration of the zero-emissions Class 8 trucks and will expand the project to include five more hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks, two battery-electric yard tractors, and two battery-electric forklifts. Under the $82.5-million

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Los Angeles Hydrogen Toyota Kenworth 397

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2018

FXI) announced the addition of 11 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks to the FXI fleet. The company, with the assistance of SoCalGas, applied for and received $1.1 million in grant funding for the new Kenworth T680 trucks ( earlier post ) which started making deliveries today. (SoCalGas) and Food Express, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Kenworth Truck Company is expanding its product line with the introduction of the Cummins Westport ISL G natural gas engine for the Kenworth T800 short hood and W900S models. Now available for order, Kenworth's natural gas models are focused on vocational, municipal, and pickup and delivery applications. Earlier post.)

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Kenworth Gas Engine Production 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Teaming with trucking company 4 Gen Logistics, Electrify America is building on its commitment to provide charging infrastructure to the City of Long Beach to support 4 Gen’s 60 electric trucks conducting drayage operations in Southern California.

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Long Beach Energy Storage Los Angeles America 195

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Mississippi Batteries Battery North America 97

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

We strongly believe further investment in our natural gas fleet is a key element to help us achieve our long-term goals for reducing our CO 2 emissions. RNG yields up to a 90% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional diesel. The company is the largest consumer of RNG in the transportation sector.

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2008 Gas Fort Worth Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

FedEx Freight has begun beta testing two new Kenworth T660 tractors powered by Cummins Westport ISX12 G liquefied natural gas (LNG)-only engines. The extensive use will enable the company to quickly and thoroughly test the new engine’s ability to meet the needs of day-to-day operations. Earlier post.)

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Dallas Kenworth Gas-Electric Texas 231

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

Cummins has been in the news recently for recalling 600,000 Cummins-powered Ram trucks as part of a huge, $2 billion settlement with both federal and California authorities for using illegal software to cheat the results of diesel emissions tests.

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Indiana Charging Kenworth Mississippi 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The goal of CARB’s Zero and Near Zero Emission Freight Facility program is to support transformative, cost-effective clean technologies that can be adopted by other freight facilities and accelerate the commercialization of these technologies statewide. Project partners will provide $22.9 million in matching funds. Partner match: $45.9

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The use of natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions six to 11 percent, according to the US Department of Energy. The new CNG tractors to be deployed in these cities will be manufactured by Kenworth. —Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. Columbia, S.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Trinidad, Colo.,

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El Paso Gas San Antonio Fort Worth 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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Eaton Hybrid Miles Fuel 210

Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

There’s a big push for zero emission trucks in California right now, in response to California’s new truck regulations. For a zero emission truck, you’ve got basically two choices: batteries, or hydrogen fuel cells. Everyone should always keep on guard about untested claims from new companies. But that’s some ways off.

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Hydrogen Kenworth Long Beach Oakland 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc. —Jim Gambill, Manager Americas Marketing with Chevron Products Company. Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 will meet a range of OEM requirements for engine oil, including Kenworth MX, Peterbilt MX, Cummins, Mack and Volvo.

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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2011

Connected Transportation helps companies better manage logistics to optimize, schedule, monitor and track deliveries, personnel and vehicles. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort. —Dan Hesse.

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Connect Connected Transportation Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

Eaton hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and two hybrid hydraulic power systems are available or in development on truck models including DAF, Freightliner, Ford, International, Iveco, Kenworth, Mercedes-Benz and Peterbilt and on bus models from BCI, Foton, Heng Tong, JNP, King Long, Shen Long, Solaris, Yutong and Zhongtong.

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Eaton Power Powered Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The on-road vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by the original equipment manufacturer. Kenworth Truck Company (Kirkland, Washington) is awarded $884,000 for the buy-down of 34 natural gas vehicles of 26,001 pounds and greater gross vehicle weight range. Navistar, Inc.

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California Gas Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for a statewide zero-emission drayage truck development and demonstration project. 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.

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Peterbilt Kenworth California BYD 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motor Company will expanding their alternative fuel line-up by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine ( earlier post ) for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. —Michelle Harry, Kenworth natural gas vehicle marketing manager.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Medium and heavy-duty trucks are responsible for 24 percent of transportation emissions , so it makes sense that they’d get EV alternatives, too. Tesla announced plans for an electric Sem i a few years ago, but they’ve have already been beaten to the market by several companies. million each. Ford F-150 Lightning.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 67

Green Car Congress

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 the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

Kenworth T680 Advantage. At the Mid-America Trucking show, PACCAR companies Kenworth and Peterbilt introduced more fuel efficient version of their heavy-duty models: the Kenworth T680 Advantage and the Peterbilt Model 579 with EPIQ package. —Kevin Baney, Kenworth chief engineer. Kenworth T680 Advantage.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

The e:FCEV advances Honda’s emissions goals as the company marches to 100-percent zero emission vehicles (battery electric or fuel cell electric) by 2040. For all operations, the company aims to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Two (or is it three?) DC Fast Charging is not available.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

The company will add 15 Kenworth hybrid single-axle tractors to its existing fleet of 20 side-bay trucks and two straight trucks. In March 2009, Coca-Cola Enterprises ordered 150 Kenworth T370 diesel-electric tractors and 35 Kenworth T370 hybrid trucks, all of which will be on the road this year.

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Canada Kenworth Fleet Hybrid 186

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The federal government intends to spend $7 billion in the coming years to finance various state government, research organization and private company projects. The aim is to make low-cost hydrogen commercially viable and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of hard-to-decarbonize sectors, including heavy transport.

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Hydrogen Fuel South Korea Kenworth 61