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.

Kenworth 291

Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

The prototype is the result of collaboration between Walmart and many vendors, including Peterbilt, Roush Engineering, Great Dane Trailers and Capstone Turbine. Turbines are also appealing because of their few moving parts, low maintenance requirements and lighter weight. Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing.

Toyota 64

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered. Commercial EV drivers shouldn’t aim for a 100% charge to avoid degrading the battery and requiring electrical maintenance. In October 2022, Elon Musk announced the company’s Tesla Semi will start production, with PepsiCo Inc.

Conversion 83

Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions 83