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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 Class 8 CNG tractors from Paccar units Kenworth and Peterbilt, and has installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new CNG fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center. Also on site is a “time fill” station which has six zones and 18 hoses.

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Oklahoma City Oklahoma Peterbilt Kenworth 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

The coils would then send power “up” to receiver coils attached to the underside of an EV to test how well a patent-pending in-road charging system designed by Purdue engineers can provide power to a heavy duty electric truck traveling at highway speeds. Image by Consensus Digital Media.

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Indiana Charging Kenworth Mississippi 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. million miles per year, servicing routes throughout Texas.

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America Building Peterbilt Kenworth 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

division, maker of the Delo brand of heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address the growth of severe duty applications in on- and off-highway markets. Additionally, it is recommended for use in select engines from Caterpillar, Daimler, Detroit Diesel and MAN.

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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy 210

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JULY 6, 2010

Adding to the US certification, Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has certified the Westport GX engine in compliance with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) 80/03, which takes effect for all heavy-duty truck models starting January 2011.

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

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., The vehicles, to be deployed this year, will replace older generation diesel vehicles. Clean Energy will design, build, own and operate the station. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

The vehicles under evaluation include a parallel hybrid electric diesel collector from Mack Trucks (a Volvo Group subsidiary); a series-hybrid and an hydraulic parallel hybrid collector ( earlier post ) from Crane Carrier; and the Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid (for the rack truck). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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New York City New York Hybrid Kenworth 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Each of the 11 projects will receive matching funds from private and public partners. Partner match: $6.3

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

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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. g/bhp-hr NO x and 0.01

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Once the baseline truck and engine was determined (Volvo D13 (2010 emissions), Kenworth T600, 10-speed manual transmission), two simulation models were used to allow the evaluation of various packages: GT-POWER for engine cycle simulation and RAPTOR to model the vehicle, including the transmission and driveline.

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

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. Volvo will be deploying a plug-in hybrid electric diesel truck under the Mack brand. The State of California is awarding $23.6 Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Kenworth California BYD 150

Green Cars News

JUNE 1, 2009

The vehicles include the Mack TerraPro Low Entry model, which is the first parallel hybrid electric diesel truck in the USA that has been designed for Class 8 heavy duty applications. The Crane Carrier ISE series hybrid-electric diesel rear-loading collection truck uses a 5.9 This leads to fuel savings as high as 25 per cent.

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Waste New York City Green New York 36

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Westport HPDI uses natural gas as the primary fuel in a Diesel (compression ignition) cycle along with a small amount of diesel fuel as an ignition source. Core to the approach is a patented injector with a dual-concentric needle design. Westport anticipates first availability of customer products in late 2014 and 2015.

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220