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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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Among its other product introductions at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Peterbilt announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck, equipped with Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist ( HLA ) technology ( earlier post ). The Model 320 Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

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Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc. —Jim Gambill, Manager Americas Marketing with Chevron Products Company. Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 provides key benefits including: A new patent-pending product formulated with proprietary ISOSYN technology protects engines in severe duty applications.

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

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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 and Peterbilt introduce more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks

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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. Production of the commercial model began this month. Peterbilt Model 579 with EPIQ. Click to enlarge.

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NRC releases second report on 21st Century Truck Partnership

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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 3-2. Efforts to achieve 55% BTE are going to require complex and expensive technologies. Recommendation 3-7.

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Westport unveils next-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI 2.0) natural gas system for HD trucks

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OEM product lines. Westport anticipates first availability of customer products in late 2014 and 2015. The diesel acts as a pilot, rapidly igniting the hot combustion products, and thus the natural gas. Westport HPDI 2.0 Exclusive Westport HPDI 2.0 New sealing designed for longer durability.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. The by-product of this chemical reaction is water vapor that harmlessly drips from the tailpipe, making the Mirai a zero-emission vehicle. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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