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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

a portfolio company of Lone Star Investment Advisors, is building a fleet of 60 Peterbilt Model 388 LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks. The Peterbilt Model 388 tractors are equipped with a Westport HD 15-liter natural gas engine and fuel system. Clean Energy will provide the LNG fuel for the vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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Peterbilt Los Angeles Green Fleet 199

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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 ). Click to enlarge. Model 320 Hybrid. Natural gas.

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Peterbilt Gas Hybrid Powered 230

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Peloton project, led by Purdue University ( earlier post ) will apply next-generation truck platooning technology and concepts for smart, cloud-connected powertrains to achieve 20% fuel savings for tractor-trailers. Earlier post.). Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017.

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected 150

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MARCH 4, 2013

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is an API CJ-4 heavy duty diesel engine oil formulated using a new Chevron patent pending technology to provide key benefits for engines with “severe duty” cycles in on- and off-highway applications. Improved fuel economy over SAE 15W-40 conventional oils. Chevron Products Company, a Chevron USA Inc.

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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy 210

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JANUARY 22, 2010

has chosen Eaton to participate in its SuperTruck program to develop a next-generation automated transmission that improves fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trucks. Cummins recently received $39 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop its SuperTruck project in conjunction with Peterbilt Motors Company.

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Eaton Peterbilt Fuel Economy Diesel 186

Teslarati

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Tesla Semi outperforms both diesel and electric truck competition, according to a new specification analysis. While many consumers have been wary of electric vehicle technology, particularly in the United States, this concern has come to a head following the release of the Tesla Semi.

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Tesla Peterbilt Price Diesel 100

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APRIL 7, 2017

The vehicle program is a collaboration between Efficient Drivetrains and North American Repower , California’s leading natural gas engine management and conversion technology company. The armored car project was one of nine advanced vehicle technology demonstrations funded by a total of $25-million from the Energy Commission under PON-14-605.

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PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric 170

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist.

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Peterbilt Eaton Hybrid Fuel 150

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $6.3 Partner match: $4.6

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $187 million to nine projects to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. The remaining six projects totaling more than $71 million will support efforts to increase the fuel economy for passenger vehicle engines and powertrain systems. 38,831,115.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Vehicles Waste 199

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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. Among the findings and recommendations, by area, from the new report are: ENGINE SYSTEMS AND FUELS. Earlier post.).

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EPA Fuel Engine Hybrid 199

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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. liter Cummins Westport ISL G.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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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. Kenworth says that the T680 Advantage can deliver up to a 5% fuel efficiency enhancement over a standard T680.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Eaton Fuel 275

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MARCH 28, 2014

The project aims to demonstrate a wide range of advanced technologies and designs Walmart is considering in an effort to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its fleet and lower the company’s carbon footprint. The micro-turbine is fuel neutral and produces very low emissions without the need for aftertreatment. Powertrain.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

unveiled its next generation of high pressure direct injection natural gas technology platform, Westport HPDI 2.0. Westport HPDI uses natural gas as the primary fuel in a Diesel (compression ignition) cycle along with a small amount of diesel fuel as an ignition source. Westport Innovations Inc. OEM product lines.

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

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JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Expanding hydrogen fueling stations in California. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

The Biden administration recently set an ambitious goal for half of the nation’s new car sales to be electric, fuel cell and hybrid by 2030. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered. Progress Continues in EV Technology. If the U.S. The Tesla Semi is coming–finally.

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Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions 81