Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2015

announced that Peterbilt is now offering Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-powered Engine Start Module (ESM) on new Model 579 and 567 trucks as a factory-installed option. Kenworth began offering the ESM as a factory-installed option earlier in the year. Maxwell Technologies, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Kenworth Installation Battery Powered 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier FedEx Freight has purchased more than 100 Class 8 CNG tractors from Paccar units Kenworth and Peterbilt, and has installed a CNG fueling station to serve the new CNG fleet at its Oklahoma City Service Center.

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Oklahoma City Oklahoma Peterbilt Kenworth 150

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

That quarter-mile strip will be fitted with transmitter coils installed in specially dedicated lanes underneath the otherwise “normal” concrete pavement. But, while that’s problematic (at best), it’s worth noting that Cummins has been making big moves to electrify its power unit offerings. Image by Consensus Digital Media.

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Indiana Charging Kenworth Mississippi 52

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors. The Westport GX is available in power ratings of 400-475hp (298-354 kW) and torque ratings of 1450-1750 lb-ft (1966-2373 N·m).

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2011

PACCAR, parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth Class 5-8 commercial vehicles, is working with Sprint to introduce a new integrated mobile computing, telematics, navigation and business system, branded as SmartNav for Peterbilt and NavPlus for Kenworth. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort.

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Connect Connected Transportation Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

million to deploy ten Kenworth and Toyota fuel cell Class 8 trucks, build two new large-capacity hydrogen fueling stations in Wilmington and Ontario, and deploy two electric yard tractors at the Port of Hueneme and two zero-emission forklifts at Toyota’s POLA warehouse. Partner match: $6.3 Partner match: $52.9 Partner match: $4.6

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

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. —Michelle Harry, Kenworth natural gas vehicle marketing manager. The T680 and Model 579.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

Kenworth T680 Advantage. 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. —Kevin Baney, Kenworth chief engineer. Kenworth T680 Advantage.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2012

the vehicles feature the first Odyne hybrid systems installed on Kenworth truck chassis and are the first to power Venturo corner mount cranes, which will be used in sign maintenance and to lift lighting as the county switches to more efficient LED lighting. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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Wisconsin Plug-in Clean Cleaning 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The Refuse Retrofit Program will be offered through select qualified partners and installers. Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2022

Electreon’s in-motion (dynamic) wireless charging technology will be installed in ASPIRE’s research test track in North Logan, Utah, in summer 2022 to showcase the company’s technology for the first time in North America. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Utah test track.

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Utah El Paso Kenworth North America 195

Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Here, up to 600 kWh can be installed, and thanks to the two drive shafts, the maximum power of the articulated bus is twice that of 500 kW. Recently, another established truck manufacturer has joined the team of new energy vehicle research and development, which is the American truck brand Kenworth.

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Hydrogen Kenworth Energy Future 98