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 Power 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The increase in severe duty operations is due to changing driving habits on highway, including shorter haul lengths, the growth in intermodal delivery, and more stop-and-go operations, while off-highway has new energy efficient equipment that helps minimize fuel usage by cycling engines from load to no load.

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. liter Cummins Westport ISL G.

Kenworth 291

Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

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 This great benefit is important if there comes a time when planning a family vacation that takes you away from the hydrogen fueling station network. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing.

Toyota 63

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 63

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.

Honda 73

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 73