Emissions, Light and Peterbilt

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

Green Car Congress

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, liter engine.

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Peterbilt Eaton

Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

Following the delivery, the food manufacturer and division of PepsiCo showcased the Tesla Semi at Modesto’s 2022 annual Celebration of Lights , and the truck has been spotted on the highway on quite a few occasions. Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks. 1-megawatt solar carport with energy storage. 12 Crown Li-ion forklifts.

Tesla

Tesla Peterbilt Energy Storage Li-ion

CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The goal of CARB’s Zero and Near Zero Emission Freight Facility program is to support transformative, cost-effective clean technologies that can be adopted by other freight facilities and accelerate the commercialization of these technologies statewide. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $6.3 Partner match: $41.4

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco

Raven Transport to deploy 115 additional heavy-duty LNG trucks; Clean Energy expands refueling network

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Florida-based truckload carrier Raven Transport is expanding its clean-burning natural gas fleet with 115 Peterbilt Model 579s, equipped with sleepers and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to haul goods for a leading consumer packaged goods company. Birmingham, Ala.; Pearl, Miss.; and Theodore, Ala. Natural gas fuel costs up to $1.00

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Clean Cleaning Jacksonville Transportation

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

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.

Eaton

Eaton Hybrid Miles Fuel

Eaton Selects Compact Power / LG Chem to Supply Battery Technology for Hybrid Power Systems; Battery Cells to be Manufactured in Holland, Mich.

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.

Eaton

Eaton Power Powered Hybrid

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination, and a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling. Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD). Grantee Project Award. Cummins Inc.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste

Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

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

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

The purpose of the 21CTP is to reduce fuel consumption and emissions; increase heavy-duty vehicle safety; and support research, development, and demonstration to initiate commercially viable products and systems. Finding 3-7. HYBRID VEHICLES. Recommendation 4-3. Finding 4-6. Finding 6-3.

EPA

EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. The micro-turbine is fuel neutral and produces very low emissions without the need for aftertreatment. Laydon Composites Ltd.; and Whiting.

Li-ion

Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles

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

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Commercial Zero-Emission Vehicle Investors Challenged, But Industry Moves On. Globally, countries have fast-tracked their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to combat rising emissions and meet the 2 C standard of the Paris Climate Agreement. The call for a low to zero-emissions alternatives is loud and clear, especially since 91.6%

Conversion

Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions

Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Innovative Technology for Emissions-free Driving Mirai translates as future in Japanese. The state has recognized hydrogen-powered cars as part of its drive to zero-out tailpipe emissions (and the resulting dangerous smog) for three decades and helped support the development of vehicles and infrastructure.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California

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

Green Car Congress

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). Heckmann Corporation was created to buy and build companies in the water sector.

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Corporation Fleet Peterbilt Diesel

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

Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

Raven Transport to deploy 115 additional heavy-duty LNG trucks; Clean Energy expands refueling network

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

Eaton Selects Compact Power / LG Chem to Supply Battery Technology for Hybrid Power Systems; Battery Cells to be Manufactured in Holland, Mich.

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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?

Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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

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