Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Peterbilt Motors Company is now taking immediate orders for the production of its vocational and aerodynamic vehicles powered by compressed and liquefied natural gas (NG). The Model 365 and Model 384 will be offered with the Cummins Westport ISL G and built at Peterbilt’s truck manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas.

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Peterbilt Gas Vehicles Alternative Fuels 170

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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. We believe that Peterbilt is a leader in alternate fuel technology.

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Peterbilt Green Los Angeles Fleet 199

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, is testing a 2019 Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck for a year on a dedicated account in Southern California. Werner’s first electric-powered truck is the result of a partnership with Peterbilt, Meritor and TransPower.

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Peterbilt Los Angeles Climate Change Climate 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

Peterbilt Motors introduced two new medium-duty vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) during the Mid-America Trucking Show: the Model 337 and the Model 348. Both vehicles are now in production and can be configured as trucks or tractors. The engine complies with EPA 2010, 2013 and CARB emissions regulations.

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Peterbilt Gas EPA 2013 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Cummins will partner with Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR to develop and demonstrate technologies under the US Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. Cummins and Peterbilt teamed together for SuperTruck I, first demonstrating more than 50% BTE and analytically defining technologies needed to achieve 55% BTE.

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Peterbilt Eaton 2009 Universal 170

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APRIL 7, 2022

liter, heavy-duty opposed-piston, three-cylinder diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners ( earlier post ) has entered fleet service with WALMART Corporation in a Peterbilt 579 tractor. Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter,

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Diesel Fleet Peterbilt Eaton 468

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MAY 5, 2016

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. Full battery-electric trucks will be developed by BYD and a team consisting of Peterbilt and California start-up TransPower.

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Peterbilt Kenworth California Volvo 150

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APRIL 5, 2011

Heckmann Corporation, a water solutions company focused on water issues worldwide and, in particular, oil and natural gas exploration and production, is teaming up with Encana Natural Gas Inc., Additionally, because of cleaner combustion, the average operating life of NGVs is considerably longer.

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Corporation Fleet Diesel Peterbilt 268

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MAY 16, 2012

announced a broad range of product enhancements in its 15-liter natural gas engine for Class 8 trucks: Higher horsepower and torque. Automated manual transmission is now available in all Kenworth and Peterbilt configurations in North America for fleets that desire additional driver options. Westport Innovations Inc. Heavy front end.

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Kenworth Peterbilt North America Engine 210

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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. The natural gas is injected at the end of the compression stroke.

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Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

is introducing a new on-board liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage solution that supports the use of cold (unsaturated) LNG fuel for large SI-engine vehicles that would have earlier required warm (saturated) LNG. Westport Innovations Inc.

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Engine Gas Peterbilt Fuel 231

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

ANGH Route map shows initial phase of America‘s Natural Gas Highway. the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, unveiled the route plan for the first phase of 150 new LNG fueling stations for America’s Natural Gas Highway (ANGH). Click to enlarge. Clean Energy Fuels Corp., —Andrew J.

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Clean Cleaning Gas Los Angeles 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The California Energy Commission recently approved funding of $8,554,000 to help bring natural gas- and propane-powered shuttle buses, cars and trucks to California’s roadways. Kenworth Truck Company (Kirkland, Washington) is awarded $884,000 for the buy-down of 34 natural gas vehicles of 26,001 pounds and greater gross vehicle weight range.

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California Gas Power Powered 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has begun using a diesel-hydraulic hybrid truck for daily garbage pickup, improving fuel efficiency by 30% and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by even more. The Peterbilt Model 320 “Hydraulic Launch Assist” system can generate up to 380 hp (283 kW) and also reduces engine noise. Earlier post.).

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Peterbilt Hybrid 2020 Gas 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2012

Gulf Oil LP, a national branded supplier of motor fuels throughout the United States and its territories, has deployed 34 transport trucks that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Gulf’s new vehicles are Peterbilt 386 liquefied natural gas trucks incorporating Westport Heavy Duty 15 liter high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) systems.

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Fleet Transportation Oil Peterbilt 225

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The stations, which will be built in Waco, Amarillo, Harrold, Sweetwater, Weatherford, Kerrville and Midland, will initially fuel forty new Class-8 Kenworth and Peterbilt CNG sleeper trucks, a number that will double over the course of the agreement. AMP operates the largest US renewable natural-gas plant that produces fuel from cow manure.

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America Building Kenworth Peterbilt 236

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MAY 28, 2020

Gen5 ProRail installed on a Peterbilt 567. Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. Agility Fuel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon Composites.

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Fuel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 243

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JULY 6, 2010

The Westport HD System offers class-leading performance for heavy-duty on-road Class 8 trucks and allows trucking fleets to move to lower-cost, domestically available and low-carbon natural gas and/or biogas. Factory installation of the GX is available in both Kenworth and Peterbilt tractors.

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2010 EPA Engine Kenworth 186

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MAY 23, 2014

million compressed natural gas (CNG) project. LCSWMA’s CNG project includes 14 new Peterbilt transfer trucks with Cummins-Westport ISX 12L CNG engines, costing around $2.2 The Lancaster County (Pennsylvania) Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) held a dedication and grand opening of its $4.8-million million total.

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Pennsylvania Peterbilt Waste Diesel 218

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Toyota Transport, the automaker’s in-house vehicle transportation trucking company, is using its first car hauler that runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The CNG truck was commissioned by Toyota and designed and built in a joint collaboration with Peterbilt and Cottrell, Inc., the truck and trailer manufacturers. Cottrell, Inc.

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Transportation Toyota Peterbilt Long Beach 150

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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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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. Newnan, Ga.; Natural gas fuel costs up to $1.00 Pearl, Miss.;

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Clean Cleaning Jacksonville Transportation 150

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APRIL 16, 2021

Within seven years, four of them—Volvo, Daimler, Cummins/Peterbilt, and Navistar—had exceeded the first SuperTruck goal. Low Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Technologies Funding Opportunity. Fuels research (Natural Gas Engine Enabling Technologies; Dimethyl Ether and Propane Engine Enabling Technologies).

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Vehicles Peterbilt Gas-Electric Hydrogen 186

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JANUARY 15, 2011

This enables drivers to waste less fuel looking for delivery destinations, gas stations and other locales, while reducing emissions and carbon footprints, decreasing costs and creating enhanced personnel comfort and organizational efficiencies. Reduced Emissions and Fuel Costs Plus Driver Productivity and Comfort.

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Connected Connect Transportation Kenworth 186

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is specifically formulated for on- and off-highway applications including 2010 and Tier 4 compliant low emission diesel engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR).

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Chevron Fuel Economy Oil Economy 210

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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 result is a full OEM-performance electric vehicle that utilizes RNG for range extension and reduces emissions by up to 99% in certain duty cycles.

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PHEV Range Peterbilt Gas-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The fluid compresses nitrogen gas in the accumulator and pressurizes the system. During braking, the vehicle’s kinetic energy drives the hydraulic pump/motor as a pump, transferring hydraulic fluid from the low-pressure reservoir to a high-pressure accumulator. Launch Assist.

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Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Kenworth 186

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

million to help replace all diesel-powered equipment at Frito-Lay in Modesto, including deployment of 15 heavy-duty Tesla battery electric tractors, 38 low NOx trucks fueled with renewable natural gas, and demonstrate six Peterbilt e220 battery electric trucks. Partner match: $15.4 Partner match: $5.8 Partner match: $6.3

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Clean Cleaning Transportation San Francisco 191

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.,

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2023

” “To date, the Frito-Lay Modesto transformation has resulted in a 91 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from direct fleet operations, or 5,250 metric tons of GHG emissions. 38 Volvo VNL compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors. .” 38 Volvo VNL compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors.

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Tesla Peterbilt Energy Storage Li-ion 145

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb. Electrek’s Take San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express have announced the maiden voyage to Mexico of a U.S. The big Petes have approx.

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Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth 52

Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2023

California has led the nation in limiting the use of ICE vehicles, even going as far as banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles past 2035. Most notably, this could push many shipping companies on the west coast toward electric semis, such as those currently made by Tesla , Peterbilt, Volvo, and others.

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California Diesel Peterbilt Washington 97

Electrek

APRIL 20, 2024

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi marks the first time an electric semi has crossed the border hauling a standard load, marking an important milestone as the two nations move toward a net zero future.

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San Diego Mexico Gas-Electric Electrical 122

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Just these 50 trucks and their two, 100+ mile daily round trips will approximately eliminate 4,400 metric tons (Note: 2,000 pounds is a ton, while 1,000 kilograms is a metric ton) of greenhouse gas emissions yearly, along with 2.45 tons of pollutant emission reductions and displacing more than 2.75

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All-Electric Long Beach Los Angeles Electrical 88

Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

billion grant from the National Clean Investment Fund , part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund created under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act ( thanks again , Joe!). Electrek’s Take Peterbilt 579EVs line up at a warehouse, via Einride. The purchasing program is funded by a $6.97

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Buy Los Angeles Kenworth Peterbilt 52

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. —Michelle Harry, Kenworth natural gas vehicle marketing manager. Click to enlarge.

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. Producing Electricity from Hydrogen The electric power comes from oxygen being introduced to a fuel cell filled with compressed hydrogen gas.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64