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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Among its other product introductions at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Peterbilt announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck, equipped with Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist ( HLA ) technology ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid. Natural gas.

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show.

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Gulf Oil adds LNG-powered trucks to its transportation fleet

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Gulf’s new vehicles are Peterbilt 386 liquefied natural gas trucks incorporating Westport Heavy Duty 15 liter high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) systems. Gulf will assist its fleet customers in all aspects of conversion, including vehicle selection, acquisition, hedging, operations, and regulatory requirements.

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Efficient Drivetrains delivers Class-6 PHEV with CNG range-extender armored truck

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The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5 The truck offers 20+ miles of all electric range, and a top speed of 65 mph.

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Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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Tags: Conversions Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid.

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Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

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Then Nikola’s Founder’s fraudulent activity was uncovered, and the conversation surrounding EVs has changed for better or worse. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered. The post Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?