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Peterbilt showcases 2012 Technology Truck; Li-ion pack for hotel loads/AC

Green Car Congress

Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its Model 587 Technology Truck at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including several emerging technologies that focus on advanced aerodynamics, fleet maintenance efficiency, personal connectivity, and next-generation energy storage. The system has the unique ability to do this with a 250 lb.

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

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If the standard 4-person compact SUV drives on average 15,000 miles per year with an average MPG of 25.5, 12 Crown Li-ion forklifts. 12 Crown Li-ion forklifts. Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks. this reduction is the equivalent of removing just over 1,000 standard compact SUVs from the road.”

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

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The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. The truck’s shape represents a 20% reduction in aerodynamic drag over Walmart’s current Peterbilt Model 386. Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience. Click to enlarge.

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