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

Peterbilt 230

Peterbilt Gas Hybrid Powered 230

Green Car Congress

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.

Chevron 210

Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy 210

Green Car Congress

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. Testing has shown a significant improvement in maintenance costs.

Fort Worth 199

Fort Worth Eaton Peterbilt Hybrid 199

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

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Innovative Technology for Emissions-free Driving Mirai translates as future in Japanese. 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.

Toyota 63

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 63

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 27, 2024

In a first-ever technology pairing, Honda has mated plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V e:FCEV. Fuel economy is measured as MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Peterbilt also worked with Toyota and offers its Model 579HFC for sale. Level 3, DC Fast Charging is not available.

Honda 73

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 73