Diesel, Fleet, Miles and Peterbilt

Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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APRIL 7, 2022

liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter,

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Peterbilt Eaton

In-use emissions report for Achates heavy-duty OP diesel shows substantial margin to most stringent EPA NOx proposed regulation

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APRIL 20, 2022

Achates Power has released initial in-use NO x measurements from the cleaner, heavy-duty diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners. Achates Power previously announced the opposed-piston has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor.

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EPA Emissions Peterbilt Diesel

Peterbilt showcases Quantum Back-of-Cab CNG storage module

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MARCH 27, 2014

Peterbilt is showcasing Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide’s new Back-of-Cab (BOC) compressed natural gas (CNG) storage module installed on a Peterbilt 579 truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show. This new BOC module uses Quantum’s Q-lite tank technology and stores 123 DGE (Diesel Gallon Equivalent) of fuel.

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Peterbilt Dealers Installation Store

Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Consequently, Loop fuel cell products produce significantly more power output in the same package and a materially lower total cost of ownership versus diesel-engines, the company says. Loop fuel cell range extenders will be integrated by TransPower into two Peterbilt 579 truck gliders in early 2019.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel

NACFE report finds 50% of Class 8 regional haul tractors ready for electrification now

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MAY 9, 2022

Battery electric vehicles cannot replace all diesels, but they can replace a significant share of regional haul ones, where the driver and truck return to base each day, where loads are usually cubed out, or in the case of beverage deliveries, the daily distances are not very long. This would result in the avoidance of nearly 29.4

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Peterbilt Miles All-Electric Fleet

Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

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MAY 28, 2020

Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy

Eaton Assisting Truck Fleet Owners in Applying For Government Diesel Hybrid Grants

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MARCH 12, 2009

Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in grants for diesel hybrid trucks that are available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Fleets are able to purchase multiple trucks.

Eaton

Eaton Grant Fleet Diesel

AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

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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.

America

America Building Peterbilt Kenworth

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

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APRIL 7, 2017

Supported by a $3-million California Energy Commission grant, the companies are working to convert a fleet of six, Class-6 International armored trucks into “Zero Emission with Range Extension” vehicles—PHEV trucks that operate with electricity and renewable natural gas (RNG). The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has been durability tested over 1.5

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PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric

Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

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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

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

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MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. The company’s diesel truck fleet, operated by its truck fleet partner, UPS Freight Truckload, typically travels 300,000 miles per day.

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Honda Peterbilt Hybrid Motor

Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

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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. The truck’s shape represents a 20% reduction in aerodynamic drag over Walmart’s current Peterbilt Model 386. and Whiting. .;

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles

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

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

For example, Freightliner developed the eCascadia semi for regional distribution, which gets 230 miles of range and will charge to 80% charge in 1.5 Volvo produces the VNR Electric, a vehicle that gets 275 miles of range with the ability to hit an 80% charge in under an hour. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions

Heckmann Corporation transitioning truck fleet from diesel to LNG; largest single US order for LNG trucks

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APRIL 5, 2011

a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, Westport and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR Inc to transition its truck fleet from traditional diesel vehicles to natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

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Corporation Fleet Peterbilt Diesel

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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JUNE 13, 2013

The project will include converting a portion of the non-tactical fleet to electric drive vehicles that will be able to connect to the electric power grid intelligently to ensure optimal electric power grid function. DC fast-charging systems typically provide 60 to 80 miles of range in just 20 minutes of charging.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel

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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

In-use emissions report for Achates heavy-duty OP diesel shows substantial margin to most stringent EPA NOx proposed regulation

Peterbilt showcases Quantum Back-of-Cab CNG storage module

Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

NACFE report finds 50% of Class 8 regional haul tractors ready for electrification now

Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

Eaton Assisting Truck Fleet Owners in Applying For Government Diesel Hybrid Grants

AMP Americas in deal with two national dairy cooperatives to build 7 CNG fueling stations, bring in more Class 8 CNG trucks

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

Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

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

Heckmann Corporation transitioning truck fleet from diesel to LNG; largest single US order for LNG trucks

Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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