Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2020

HYDI mounted on Kenworth truck. The hydrogen is directly injected into the air-fuel mixture just prior to combustion. The hydrogen helps the mixture ignite faster and more completely, resulting in greater power using less fuel and creating fewer emissions. Wilson said based on a diesel price of A$1 a liter (US$2.62/gallon

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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.

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Kenworth Gas Engine Production 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 17, 2017

Chart and Ground Force Worldwide (GFW) have launched of the first dual LNG/diesel fueling truck, designed and built for a large rock quarry customer in Florida. The customer is using the vehicle as a fueling solution for their recently converted fleet of haul trucks, which were retro-fitted with LNG conversions.

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Diesel Kenworth Fuel Florida 150

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

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

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Toyota Fuel Hydrogen Companies 142

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

UPS plans to build an additional five compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles including 400 semi-tractors and 330 terminal trucks. UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018.

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2008 Gas Fort Worth Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Under the agreement, AMP-Trillium, the joint venture between AMP Americas and Trillium CNG, will build seven public fueling stations between August 2013 and early 2014 and lease new CNG trucks that will travel more than 13.2 AMP operates the largest US renewable natural-gas plant that produces fuel from cow manure.

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America Building Peterbilt Kenworth 236

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2018

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. The company has an additional 35 trucks on order. The purchase of 46 new trucks represents about 50% of FXI’s California fleet.

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Gas Emissions San Diego Kenworth 218

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc. —Jim Gambill, Manager Americas Marketing with Chevron Products Company. Improved fuel economy over SAE 15W-40 conventional oils. 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

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

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

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2022

EVs make a lot of sense for commercial fleets with reduced fuel and maintenance costs and batteries that can be sized to a specific route to eliminate range anxiety. Companies making near and long-range plans for their fleets are no longer merely thinking gasoline or diesel. Using a Fleet Management Company.

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Fleet Kenworth Electric Electrical 89

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing. Trinidad, Colo., and Willow Grove, Pa.

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El Paso Gas San Antonio Fort Worth 150

Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Nikola, producer of fuel cell and battery electric semi trucks, held a grand opening for the first of its HYLA refueling stations. The goal is to build a hydrogen refueling network that can be rolled out quickly, and built up over time as fuel cell trucks become more common.

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Hydrogen Kenworth Long Beach Oakland 52

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

million to help replace all diesel-powered equipment at Frito-Lay in Modesto, including deployment of 15 heavy-duty Tesla battery electric tractors, 38 low NOx trucks fueled with renewable natural gas, and demonstrate six Peterbilt e220 battery electric trucks. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $45.9 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $6.3

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The awards are funded by the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. Kenworth is the original equipment manufacturer of the vehicles. Navistar, Inc. A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.

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California Gas Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America’s Natural Gas Highway (ANGH). We are moving quickly to build this important network in order to support the new trucks. —Andrew J.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Los Angeles 186

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

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. Click to enlarge.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

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

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

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

JANUARY 28, 2012

The new units are anticipated to deliver fuel efficiency over a conventional truck of up to 50% annually, depending upon the use of the truck. The hybrid digger derrick was funded in part by a $4-million award ComEd received in federal economic stimulus funding to expand its alternative-fuel fleet. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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. Daimler/Freightliner, PACCAR (Kenworth/Peterbilt) and International are close behind. The Japanese company behind it plans only to make 50 and sell them for $3.2 million each.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 67

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen or simply with a battery for energy storage. Two (or is it three?)

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

Kenworth Truck Company has expanded its natural gas truck line with the introduction of the Kenworth T440 natural gas model powered by the Cummins Westport ISL G engine. Now available for order, the new Kenworth T440 natural gas truck is focused on local and regional haul and vocational applications.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 1, 2009

This leads to fuel savings as high as 25 per cent. Finally, the Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid is the first medium-duty hybrid truck to enter service. Finally, the Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid is the first medium-duty hybrid truck to enter service. Its energy storage is a 288 cell ultracapacitor system.

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Waste New York City Green New York 36

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 Feds Are Leading the Charge for Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Fuel cell technology promises to be the most feasible solution to make long-distance truck driving more sustainable. The federal government intends to spend $7 billion in the coming years to finance various state government, research organization and private company projects.

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