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MARCH 5, 2009

Coca-Cola Enterprises has ordered 150 Kenworth T370 diesel-electric tractors and 35 Kenworth T370 hybrid trucks, all of which will be on the road this year. The Kenworth T370 tractors (rated at 55,000 lb. The CCE order is the largest yet received by Kenworth for hybrid tractors and trucks.

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Kenworth Hybrid Las Vegas San Antonio 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2012

announced a broad range of product enhancements in its 15-liter natural gas engine for Class 8 trucks: Higher horsepower and torque. Automated manual transmission is now available in all Kenworth and Peterbilt configurations in North America for fleets that desire additional driver options. Westport Innovations Inc.

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Peterbilt Kenworth North America Engine 210

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

The motor receives electric power from either the battery pack or from the engine-generator. In a parallel hybrid, the engine and electric motor combine to provide the power that drives the wheels. This hybrid system is showcased in the Cummins booth in an electric hybrid utility truck, a Kenworth T370.

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Plug-in Hybrid Kenworth Plug 281

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Embedded in roadways and charging vehicles during scheduled stops, the fully automated, hands-free WAVE system eliminates battery range limitations and enables fleets to achieve driving ranges that match that of internal combustion engines.

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Charging Kenworth Financing Utah 170

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APRIL 11, 2012

the solid waste division of Veolia Environmental Services North America (VESNA), has introduced Indiana’s first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered refuse trucks to its Evansville, Indiana (Vanderburgh County) service area. Veolia ES Solid Waste, Inc.,

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Indiana Fleet North America Kenworth 207

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JULY 6, 2010

The Westport GX 2010 15L engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to 2010 emissions compliance—0.2 Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors. g/bhp-hr oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) and 0.01

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

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AUGUST 15, 2018

FXI) announced the addition of 11 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks to the FXI fleet. million in grant funding for the new Kenworth T680 trucks ( earlier post ) which started making deliveries today. The purchase of 46 new trucks represents about 50% of FXI’s California fleet. (SoCalGas) and Food Express, Inc.

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Gas Emissions San Diego Kenworth 218

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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., UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Las Vegas Fleet Kenworth United Kingdom 186

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JUNE 19, 2018

We strongly believe further investment in our natural gas fleet is a key element to help us achieve our long-term goals for reducing our CO 2 emissions. We demonstrated the effectiveness of natural gas vehicles and fuel in 2017 by using 77 million total gallon equivalents in our ground fleet. Fort Worth, Texas; and Arlington, Texas.

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2008 Gas Fort Worth Fuel 170

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

By the end of 2021, we expect to have designed, built, and begun testing an initial fleet of these Siennas near our areas of development, including the Aurora Test Site Network. Toyota has an unparalleled legacy, engineering expertise, leadership, and ability to deliver high-quality, affordable, and reliable vehicles.

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Toyota Global Peterbilt Kenworth 170

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MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure. —Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability. Phoenix, Ariz.;

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El Paso Gas San Antonio Fort Worth 150

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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.

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Eaton Grant Fleet Diesel 150

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Endurant was designed, engineered and created from a clean sheet to be an automated transmission, not simply an update to an AMT, allowing us to optimize the transmission’s weight, dimensions and features. Endurant will be paired with the Cummins X15 Efficiency Series engine beginning in October for Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks.

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Eaton Maintenance Peterbilt Kenworth 186

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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 PM.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Daimler/Freightliner, PACCAR (Kenworth/Peterbilt) and International are close behind. The Los Angeles Fire Department bought the first electric fire engine in the U.S. Photos from Clean Fleet Report Archives. The post Feature: 5 Innovative Electric Concept Vehicles Becoming Real first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 67

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Scheduled for completion during 2012 and 2013, the 150 first-phase stations coincide with the expected arrival of new natural gas truck engines well suited for heavy-duty, over-the-road trucking. We are moving quickly to build this important network in order to support the new trucks.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Los Angeles 186

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JANUARY 28, 2012

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain significant fuel economy improvements compared to traditional diesel engines. Although the county automotive fleet includes hybrids, these are the first hybrid trucks they are putting to work.

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Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning 199

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Substantial improvements could be made to truck efficiency through a variety of existing and emerging technologies, including engine improvements, transmission enhancements, better aerodynamics and changes in systems and logistics. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) was engaged to perform the vehicle and engine simulation modeling.

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2017 Fuel T600 Diesel 281

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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). The ISE diesel hybrid system combines a 5.9-liter

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New York City New York Hybrid Kenworth 150

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Once the accumulator has emptied, the engine will begin to perform the acceleration. When the Hydraulic Launch Assist System is operating in Performance Mode, acceleration is created by both the energy the stored in the accumulator and the engine. This process results in increased fuel economy. Performance Mode.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Peterbilt 186

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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. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Kenworth California BYD 150

Baua Electric

JULY 11, 2023

Toyota demonstrated the era in a fleet of Kenworth vehicles on the Port of Los Angeles that operated via 2022. and beef up sturdiness to greater than double that of diesel engines. Later-generation machine Toyota additionally has a next-generation gasoline mobile machine within the works.

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Kentucky Gasoline Toyota Hydrogen 40

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Nikola has started building its fuel cell electric trucks Using Toyota’s fuel cell technology , Kenworth plans to begin full-scale production of Class 8 T680 hydrogen electric vehicles in 2025 , and the first of these zero-emission on-highway trucks will hit the road in 2024. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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