Economy, Fuel Economy and Peterbilt

Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

Green Car Congress

MARCH 14, 2013

The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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Kenworth and Peterbilt introduce more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks

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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

Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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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

Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Improved fuel economy over SAE 15W-40 conventional oils. Tests show comparable fuel economy to SAE 10W-30 in (Class 6) stop-and-go applications and up to 0.7 % fuel economy improvement with long haul trucks (Class 8) when compared to a SAE 15W-40 oil.

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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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MARCH 4, 2013

The truck, a Peterbilt 386, was outfitted with 56 PbC batteries operating in a string configuration and incorporates Axion’s proprietary Battery Management System and data logger. ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid

Eaton Wins Bid to Develop Next-Generation Automated Transmission for Cummins SuperTruck Program

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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

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

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JANUARY 11, 2010

These projects will receive more than $115 million in funding to develop and demonstrate systems-level fuel efficiency technologies by 2015, including improved aerodynamics, reducing engine idling technologies, waste heat recovery to increase engine efficiency, advanced combustion techniques, and powertrain hybridization. Cummins Inc.

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City of Ann Arbor Receives Four Hydraulic Hybrid Recycling Trucks; 30% Reduction in Fuel Consumption and Emissions

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JULY 28, 2010

The four trucks, based on the Peterbilt Model 320 Hybrid with Labrie body, will operate in daily curbside recycling duty and are expected to provide up to 30% improvements in fuel economy and emissions and significant reductions maintenance costs. Earlier post.) The Eaton HLA system in the truck. Click to enlarge.

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Eaton Fort Worth Peterbilt Hybrid

Allison Transmission’s powershifting twin countershaft gearbox to offer improved fuel efficiency for tractor units across entire drive cycle

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APRIL 15, 2011

This functionality delivers productivity and fuel efficiency to stop-and-go portions of a route, while the 10-speed countershaft architecture offers superior fuel economy during cruising on highways.

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Peterbilt Louisville Fuel Kentucky

Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

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MAY 28, 2020

Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, introduced the new fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel system. Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. ProRail systems are installed on one or both sides of the vehicle’s frame rail.

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Fuel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber

Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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JANUARY 22, 2010

The Launch Assist has two different settings, the economy mode and the performance mode. Economy Mode. When the Hydraulic Launch Assist System is operating in Economy Mode, the energy stored in the accumulator during braking is used alone to initially accelerate the vehicle. This process results in increased fuel economy.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Kenworth

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

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MARCH 4, 2009

Built for Honda by Peterbilt Motors Company, the EPA Smartway-certified Model 386 hybrid truck is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by almost 45 tons per year, as compared to its diesel counterpart. The company’s diesel truck fleet, operated by its truck fleet partner, UPS Freight Truckload, typically travels 300,000 miles per day.

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Honda Peterbilt Hybrid Motoring

Westport unveils next-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI 2.0) natural gas system for HD trucks

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

The compression ratio of an engine with Westport HPDI is the same as the diesel engine on which it is based, which results in fewer changes to engine components and preservation of the fuel economy benefits associated with high compression. Westport HPDI 2.0 Exclusive Westport HPDI 2.0 Proprietary HPDI 2.0

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine

In-use emissions report for Achates heavy-duty OP diesel shows substantial margin to most stringent EPA NOx proposed regulation

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APRIL 20, 2022

Achates Power previously announced the opposed-piston has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. The PEMS measurements conducted by UC-Riverside for CALSTART on the Peterbilt 579 powered by the Achates Power 10.6L Earlier post.). —Dave Crompton, President, and CEO of Achates Power.

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EPA Emissions Peterbilt Diesel

Peloton in ARPA-E NEXTCAR project to cut HD truck fuel use by 20% with smart powertrains and platooning

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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. Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017.

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Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected

ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer

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APRIL 5, 2025

Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi. The concept has promise and now, it has customers.

Flash Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 27, 2024

Charging nightly and driving under 29 miles will mean less need for hydrogen fuel, which is currently available at one of about 50 stations in California. Fuel economy is measured as MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Peterbilt also worked with Toyota and offers its Model 579HFC for sale.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Gasoline-Electric

Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

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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

Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Hydrogen is used in many applications such as forklifts in warehouses, transit buses, as rocket fuel for the U.S space program, and for large semi trucks plying the highways.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

Kenworth and Peterbilt introduce more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks

Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

Chevron introduces new category of heavy-duty motor oil for severe duty applications; improved fuel economy

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

Eaton Wins Bid to Develop Next-Generation Automated Transmission for Cummins SuperTruck Program

DOE to Award $187M to 9 Projects to Improve Vehicle Efficiency for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Passenger Vehicles

City of Ann Arbor Receives Four Hydraulic Hybrid Recycling Trucks; 30% Reduction in Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Allison Transmission’s powershifting twin countershaft gearbox to offer improved fuel efficiency for tractor units across entire drive cycle

Agility launches fifth-generation ProRail CNG fuel systems

Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Westport unveils next-generation High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI 2.0) natural gas system for HD trucks

In-use emissions report for Achates heavy-duty OP diesel shows substantial margin to most stringent EPA NOx proposed regulation

Peloton in ARPA-E NEXTCAR project to cut HD truck fuel use by 20% with smart powertrains and platooning

ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer

Flash Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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