Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

EVE will serve as a “technology partner,” and “contribute its industry-leading battery cell design and manufacturing expertise to the future cell manufacturing plant.” The JV announced plans to open its new battery plant in Marshall County, Mississippi. The 21-gigawatt hour (GWh) factory is expected to begin producing battery cells in 2027.

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Mississippi Batteries Battery North America 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

The Long Beach, CA-based truck/trailer emits 85% less overall particulate matter and 10% less carbon dioxide than its diesel counterparts. The CNG truck was commissioned by Toyota and designed and built in a joint collaboration with Peterbilt and Cottrell, Inc., the truck and trailer manufacturers. Cottrell, Inc.

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Transportation Toyota Peterbilt Long Beach 150

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. With fuel capacity options ranging from 30-60 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE), and the ability to be installed on one or both sides of the vehicle, the ProRail can be configured to meet a wide range of fuel capacity requirements.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

LCSWMA’s CNG project includes 14 new Peterbilt transfer trucks with Cummins-Westport ISX 12L CNG engines, costing around $2.2 Previously, LCSWMA used diesel-powered trucks that consumed an average of 140,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually. million compressed natural gas (CNG) project. million total.

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Pennsylvania Peterbilt Waste Fleet 218

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

Green Car Congress

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

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: $15.4

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

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. Peterbilt uses the ISL G and Westport GX engine. Next-generation Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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. Full battery-electric trucks will be developed by BYD and a team consisting of Peterbilt and California start-up TransPower. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Kenworth California BYD 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

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. Peterbilt Model 579 with EPIQ. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Vehicle Systems'

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

The project aims to demonstrate a wide range of advanced technologies and designs Walmart is considering in an effort to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its fleet and lower the company’s carbon footprint. Designers used extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to optimize the truck’s styling. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Whereas future US gasoline demand is expected to be flat for the next 20 years, diesel fuel demand is expected to grow, necessitating changes in refinery operations. kW believed sufficient by Delphi and 5 kW of typical diesel APUs; limited demonstrated durability; 2- to 5-hour warm-up time to the 750°C operating temperature; and high cost.

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Once operating, the station is expected to displace more than 179,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually as well as reduce harmful emissions. This project is projected to displace 202,500 gallons of diesel fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emission by more than 725 metric tons a year. The award includes a $652,664 match-funding requirement.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170