Green Car Congress

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. Agility Fuel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Composites.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2015

and Virginia Transportation Corporation announced the completion and delivery of 30 custom fuel systems for use in Virginia Transportation’s new fleet of CNG-powered car haulers. The CNG-powered fleet will be utilized as part of a collaboration between Virginia Transportation and American Honda Motor Co. in Alabama.

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Virginia Peterbilt Honda Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2022

with a Peterbilt Model 579EV; NFI with a Volvo VNR Electric; and Penske with a Freightliner eCascadia. The study team had five main findings: NACFE considers short and medium regional heavy-duty tractors electrifiable today with their range of 200 miles, about 3,000 to 4,000 lbs. million metric tonnes.

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Peterbilt Miles All-Electric Fleet 170

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

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck, and PACCAR – which manufactures light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates – was announced in September 2023.

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Mississippi North America Batteries Battery 98

Green Car Congress

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

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Daimler/Freightliner, PACCAR (Kenworth/Peterbilt) and International are close behind. Early tests have shown the F-150 Lightning to be quick, and its range should lie somewhere between 230 and 300 miles per charge, depending on the battery pack size ordered. Photos from Clean Fleet Report Archives. Aspark Owl.

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F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 67

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

MARCH 28, 2014

WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. WAVE is a Range Extending Series Hybrid that features a microturbine Range Extender generator developed by Capstone Turbine Corporation.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb. That system integrates electric motors and drive axles into a single unit, making it easy for manufacturers to electrify their fleets by maintaining existing (re: ICE) axle mounting hardware.

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Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Toyota (in partnership with Peterbilt and others), Hyundai and Nikola are the early leaders in hydrogen being a fuel source for over-the-road trucks, highlighted by what they are doing at the Port of Long Beach and elsewhere in California. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. kg tank would be about $202.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

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 83

Green Car Congress

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.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

By carrying fuel as cold LNG, the Westport LNG Tank System can increase fuel storage times and improve vehicle range by up to 10%. Vehicles equipped with the Westport Innovations HD engine system can operate on either saturated or unsaturated LNG, although vehicle range is better using the unsaturated form. Westport Innovations Inc.

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Engine Gas Peterbilt Standards 231