Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2009

Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in grants for diesel hybrid trucks that are available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Fleets are able to purchase multiple trucks.

Eaton 150

Eaton Grant Diesel Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2019

These emission-free solutions offered under Meritor’s Blue Horizon technology brand have the potential to transform the industry by meeting the rising global demand for clean, electric-powered drivetrains that we believe will deliver a high-efficiency solution that greatly reduces the total cost of ownership for our customers. Meritor, Inc.

2020 239

2020 Global Peterbilt California 239

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

The Westport GX 2010 15L engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to 2010 emissions compliance—0.2 g/bhp-hr particulate matter (PM)—without the use of emissions credits. Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors.

2010 186

2010 EPA Engine Kenworth 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2009

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. The company’s diesel truck fleet, operated by its truck fleet partner, UPS Freight Truckload, typically travels 300,000 miles per day.

Honda 150

Honda Peterbilt Hybrid Motors 150

Baua Electric

JUNE 7, 2024

American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date: 150 of the company’s 579EV battery-electric trucks to Swedish transport company Einride. This fleet of new EVs will service Einride’s North American customers. Peterbilt offers the industry’s most complete lineup of electric vehicles.

Peterbilt 52

Peterbilt Fleet Charging North America 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2011

These capabilities can turn a vehicle into a multi-dimensional communications center to improve driver performance, help reduce accidents, provide significant safety benefits, enhance fleet management logistics for businesses and have a potentially profound impact on environmental sustainability. —Dan Hesse.

Connect 186

Connect Connected Transportation Kenworth 186

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. The fleet will also fuel at Clean Energy’s existing Albany, Ga.;

Clean 150

Clean Cleaning Jacksonville Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

Supported by a $3-million California Energy Commission grant, the companies are working to convert a fleet of six, Class-6 International armored trucks into “Zero Emission with Range Extension” vehicles—PHEV trucks that operate with electricity and renewable natural gas (RNG). The CNG storage tanks are roof-mounted.

PHEV 170

PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Purdue-led NEXTCAR project team also includes Cummins, Peterbilt Motors Company, ZF TRW, the University of Arizona and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Our first truck platooning system is coming to market in 2017.

Peterbilt 150

Peterbilt Fuel Connect Connected 150

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country. Other supporters of the pilot project include the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition and, of course, Peterbilt. “We

Peterbilt 52

Peterbilt Alabama Honda Virginia 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Until now, our refuse market customers in North America have been frustrated in their efforts to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in fleets of newer trucks with many years of service left in them. By retrofitting existing trucks, Eaton is giving our customers a best-of-both-worlds scenario.

Eaton 186

Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Kenworth 186

Green Fleet Magazine

MAY 2, 2023

Paccar and Toyota are expanding their joint efforts to develop and produce zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules.

Peterbilt 52

Peterbilt Kenworth Fuel Commercial 52

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

Frito-Lay has been showcasing its latest fleet of all-electric Class 8 trucks since it took delivery of the first few of its Tesla Semis in December. The transformation at Modesto is in direct support of our PepsiCo Positive (pep+) commitment to building a circular and inclusive value chain and achieving net zero emissions by 2040.”

Tesla 144

Tesla Peterbilt Energy Storage Li-ion 144

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Post Office will be converting a sizeable portion of its fleet of electric vans. Jim O’Leary, NFI vice president of fleet services, said the “enthusiasm and commitment (of the partners) have been indispensable and together, we are revolutionizing the trucking industry and paving the way towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.”

All-Electric 98

All-Electric Long Beach Los Angeles Electrical 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are expected to play an important role in reducing California''s greenhouse gas emissions, and in advancing the Governor''s Zero Emission Vehicles Action Plan goals of establishing enough infrastructure to support 1 million ZEV vehicles by 2020, with a goal of having 1.5 Garden City Sanitation, Inc.,

Alternative Fuels 170

Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

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. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

Mississippi 97

Mississippi Battery Batteries North America 97

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Medium and heavy-duty trucks are responsible for 24 percent of transportation emissions , so it makes sense that they’d get EV alternatives, too. Daimler/Freightliner, PACCAR (Kenworth/Peterbilt) and International are close behind. Photos from Clean Fleet Report Archives. Electric Semi trucks. Electric fire trucks are coming.

F-150 95

F-150 Concept Silverado Vehicles 95

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. We’re not just reducing emissions, we’re building a cleaner future for people living near our border , and leading the way in international trade and environmental responsibility.” The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb.

Mexico 52

Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth 52

Baua Electric

JANUARY 27, 2025

billion fine to settle a federal case in which it was accused of emissions cheating with diesel engines in Ram pickup trucks. 2025 Ram Heavy Duty A higher-airflow lean burn is critical to minimizing NOx emissions in hydrogen combustion engines, according to Cummins, as is reducing turbo lag.

Hydrogen 52

Hydrogen Engine Peterbilt Diesel 52

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Maryland-based nonprofit Climate United announced its intention to spend $250 million to buy up to 500 electric semi trucks over three years in what the group is calling “ the biggest single order of zero emission Class 8 trucks in the country.” Electrek’s Take Peterbilt 579EVs line up at a warehouse, via Einride. And so it is.

Buy 52

Buy Los Angeles Kenworth Peterbilt 52

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 27, 2024

The e:FCEV advances the company’s zero emissions goals–100-percent of its vehicles will be battery electric or fuel cell electric models by 2040, and the company will reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Clean Fleet Report got a chance to give the model a short test drive recently ahead of the public launch.

Honda 98

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 98

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

Innovative Technology for Emissions-free Driving Mirai translates as future in Japanese. The state has recognized hydrogen-powered cars as part of its drive to zero-out tailpipe emissions (and the resulting dangerous smog) for three decades and helped support the development of vehicles and infrastructure.

Toyota 75

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 75

Green Car Congress

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. Laydon Composites Ltd.;

Li-ion 371

Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California.

Peterbilt 284

Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel 284

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Schneider Electric reinforced its partnership with PACCAR, which is receiving a $33-million matching grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to continue the development of its Class 8 Kenworth and Peterbilt battery electric and fuel cell vehicles, along with its vehicle charging stations, for the SuperTruck 3 project. Earlier post.)

Kenworth 345

Kenworth Peterbilt Grant Electrical 345

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2016

million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for a statewide zero-emission drayage truck development and demonstration project. This is the first large-scale demonstration of zero-emission Class 8 trucks that involves major manufacturers, including BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt (both Paccar companies) and Volvo.

Peterbilt 150

Peterbilt Kenworth California Volvo 150

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. The Westport HD GX engine is certified and compliant to 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission limits in North America. Vedder Transport Ltd.

Peterbilt 210

Peterbilt Transportation Powered Power 210

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Robert Transport of Boucherville, Quebec has issued a purchase order for 180 Peterbilt liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks featuring Westport HD Systems. The Westport HD GX engine is certified and compliant to 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission limits in North America.

Peterbilt 199

Peterbilt Transportation Powered Power 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

Eaton 210

Eaton Hybrid Miles Fuel 210

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Commercial Zero-Emission Vehicle Investors Challenged, But Industry Moves On. Globally, countries have fast-tracked their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to combat rising emissions and meet the 2 C standard of the Paris Climate Agreement. The call for a low to zero-emissions alternatives is loud and clear, especially since 91.6%

Conversion 105

Conversion Re-Charge Peterbilt Emissions 105

Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2025

Peterbilt Model 589; via Peterbilt. As the sun sets on the environmentally friendly Biden Administration , however, CARB is backing away from a fight with the incoming Trump Administration to enforce its states rights to enact emissions standards that are more strict than the federal regulations.

Clean 52

Clean Cleaning Fleet Diesel 52