Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

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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Peterbilt Gas Hybrid Power 230

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Volvo Trucks has announced that they have begun production of their all-electric semi-trucks. According to a press release from the company, Volvo Trucks is beginning production of their all-electric heavy trucks that they will sell in Europe. The post Volvo Trucks starts production of electric semis appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Peterbilt Motors Company is now taking immediate orders for the production of its vocational and aerodynamic vehicles powered by compressed and liquefied natural gas (NG). The Model 365 and Model 384 will be offered with the Cummins Westport ISL G and built at Peterbilt’s truck manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas.

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Peterbilt Gas Vehicles Alternative Fuels 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2010

of Abbotsford, British Columbia has issued a purchase order for 50 Peterbilt 386 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks featuring Westport HD Systems. Vedder Transport Ltd. Vedder Transport Ltd.,

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Peterbilt Transportation Power Powered 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Consequently, Loop fuel cell products produce significantly more power output in the same package and a materially lower total cost of ownership versus diesel-engines, the company says. Loop fuel cell range extenders will be integrated by TransPower into two Peterbilt 579 truck gliders in early 2019.

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Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This collaboration allows for the creation of a cohesive and integrated product and service. —Sterling Anderson, Aurora chief product officer. In January 2021, PACCAR announced a strategic alliance with Aurora to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Earlier post.)

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Commercial Peterbilt Kenworth Dallas 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2020

With the addition of TransPower’s product portfolio, Meritor advances its M2022 priorities through increased investment in next-generation technologies. Werner’s first electric-powered truck is the result of a partnership with Peterbilt, Meritor and TransPower. —Jay Craig, Meritor’s CEO and president.

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Peterbilt Energy Storage California Commercial 170

Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Marshall County, Mississippi, is the future site of a planned joint venture of Accelera, the zero-emissions segment of Cummins; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks ; and US commercial truck maker PACCAR , which produces diesel and electric models under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF brands.

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Mississippi Peterbilt Kenworth Batteries 52

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. Heavy front end.

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Peterbilt Kenworth North America Engine 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

To lay the groundwork for the mass-production, launch, and support of these vehicles with Toyota on ride-hailing networks, including Uber’s, over the next few years. In January, PACCAR and Aurora signed a global, strategic agreement to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

Localized battery cell production is an important component of delivering our customers – the fleets that keep America and the world moving – cost effective options for decarbonizing their operations,” said John O’Leary, president and CEO, Daimler Truck North America. manufacturing jobs, with the option for further expansion as demand grows.

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Mississippi Batteries Battery North America 97

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2024

The companies have selected Marshall County, Mississippi, southeast of Memphis, for the joint venture’s factory, which will localize battery cell production for commercial electric trucks. Daimler Trucks, Accelera by Cummins, and truck maker PACCAR will build a huge battery cell factory for electric trucks in Mississippi.

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Mississippi North America Batteries Battery 98

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Permits have been submitted for an 8-stall site at Pepsi’s production facility in Fresno, California. and Frito-Lay have expanded their sustainability initiatives to include nearly every facet of production and logistics, all the way to the time the product makes it to the consumer. Permits show PepsiCo.

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Fresno Tesla Peterbilt Sacramento 98

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2020

Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. Its product offerings include natural gas, hydrogen, and battery electric energy storage and delivery systems, Type 4 composite natural gas cylinders, propane and natural gas fuel systems, and propane dispensers. ProRail systems are installed on one or both sides of the vehicle’s frame rail.

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Fuel Peterbilt Carbon Fiber Fuel Economy 243

Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

Honda released a spec sheet for its concept, though as the vehicle isn’t in production, the numbers would change if it did go into production. Honda may be looking for a partnership like Toyota has, with another truck maker (Peterbilt, Mack, or the like).

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Honda Hydrogen Concept Fuel 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

EDI) has expanded its PowerDrive product family to include a heavy-duty offering suitable for Class-8 vehicle applications. The 8000 series builds on the medium-duty EDI PowerDrive 6000 and 7000 series, available today on OEM platforms such as Freightliner, Peterbilt, Blue Bird Bus, Shaanxi and Thomas Built Bus.

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Kits Peterbilt 2018 Plug-in 150

Teslarati

DECEMBER 2, 2022

But, perhaps the most unknown segment of Uber’s autonomous driving offerings is within Uber Freight, a system that allows suppliers to find truck drivers to transport their products. On the route, Uber will employ the modified Peterbilt 579M produced by Aurora.

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Texas El Paso Fort Worth Peterbilt 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2016

The SDTC grant will accelerate the deployment of the Loop system in Class 8 trucks built by Peterbilt that will be put to work at a customer location. Loop’s chairman is Dr. Andreas Truckenbrodt, who as CEO/CTO of Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (Daimler/Ford/Nissan), Andreas was responsible for driving fuel cell commercialization.

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Fuel Peterbilt Energy Batteries 150

Teslarati

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

At this point, though Frito-Lay has at least received close to 40 Semis , Tesla still has a significant production ramp ahead of it if it hopes to have the same market share as dominating brands like Peterbilt and Freightliner.

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Tesla Peterbilt Nevada California 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2015

Florida-based truckload carrier Raven Transport is expanding its clean-burning natural gas fleet with 115 Peterbilt Model 579s, equipped with sleepers and powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to haul goods for a leading consumer packaged goods company. Birmingham, Ala.; Pearl, Miss.; and Theodore, Ala. Natural gas fuel costs up to $1.00

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Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

The analysis done by NextBigThing considers 9 factors when comparing the Tesla Semi to its competition, including the Nikola Tre, the Peterbilt 579EV, the Volvo VRNe, and numerous others. Luckily, analysis has been completed by NextBigFuture , showing that the Tesla Semi bests the competition in countless categories.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2022

with a Peterbilt Model 579EV; NFI with a Volvo VNR Electric; and Penske with a Freightliner eCascadia. Some medium and longer regional haul duty cycles pose more demanding requirements for current BEVs, but the next generations of products are bringing larger battery packs, better performing systems and lighter solutions to improve the TCO.

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Peterbilt Miles All-Electric Fleet 170

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2021

announced a long-term supply agreement with PACCAR, the manufacturer of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates, to provide battery packs, modules and battery management systems (BMS) for PACCAR’s battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The start of production is anticipated to begin after 2021.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2011

The novel gearbox, set to debut in North America in late 2012, has been designed specifically to maximize productivity and fuel efficiency during both cruising and stop-start operation. At the Mid-America Truck Show, Allison demonstrated a Peterbilt tractor incorporating the new transmission for potential customers to drive and evaluate.

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Peterbilt Louisville Fuel Kentucky 199

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

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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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2011

In describing Sprint’s role in this rapidly expanding market, Hesse made note of three new significant partnerships—with Hyundai, PACCAR and Ecotality—using Sprint’s networks and M2M technology: Safety, Productivity and Convenience for Hyundai. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort.

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Connect Connected Transportation Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. Wal-Mart uses Class 8 trucks to haul its trailers and deliver product to its stores. Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ArvinMeritor Dual-Mode Hybrid Propulsion. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Eaton Hybrid Fuel 150

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

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton also began commercial production of its hybrid hydraulic system known as Eaton Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) in the fall of 2010. Eaton offers the complete line-up of hybrid systems for commercial vehicle applications and the charging and networked charging infrastructure for commercial and residential applications.

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Eaton Hybrid Miles Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

The demand for hybrid commercial vehicles will continue to grow globally, and LG Chem and CPI have made important advancements in battery technology and future production capability here in western Michigan. Earlier post. ) CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the batteries for the Chevrolet Volt.

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Eaton Power Powered Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

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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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

While fuel economy improvements are seen in Performance Mode, the greatest benefit is increased productivity. Benefits of the system include 20 to 30% improvement in fuel economy, longer brake life, and increased productivity due to the extra power the HLA system provides.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Peterbilt 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Eaton’s hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and two hybrid hydraulic power systems, parallel and series, are available or in development on truck models including International, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, Iveco, DAF, Daimler, and Ford and on bus models from Foton, Zhongtong, Yutong, JNP, King Long, Shen Long, Heng Tong, BCI and Solaris.

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Eaton Michigan Universal Commercial 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

The Eaton hybrid system is available on truck models from International, Peterbilt, Kenworth and Freightliner. Also included are vehicles with non-road or stationary engines used for construction, handling of cargo (at ports or airports), mining and energy production.

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Eaton Grant Fleet Diesel 150

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. 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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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

In the first half of 2019, a major fleet customer will begin operating the first of six medium-duty Peterbilt Model 220EV Class 6 pick-up and delivery trucks equipped with Meritor’s 14Xe electric drive systems and fully integrated subsystems from TransPower, a leader in electrification technologies for large commercial vehicles.

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2020 Global Peterbilt California 239

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

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 8-2.

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