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. This represents the largest single order yet for LNG trucks powered by Westport HD, said David Demers, CEO of Westport Innovations.

Peterbilt 199

Peterbilt Transportation Powered Power 199

Green Car Congress

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.

Peterbilt 210

Peterbilt Los Angeles Climate Change Climate 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2022

Achates Power announced that the 10.6-liter, 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.

Diesel 468

Diesel Fleet Peterbilt Eaton 468

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 the Models 348 and 337 are powered by the Cummins Westport ISL-G with 320 horsepower (239 kW) and 1,000 lb-ft (1,356 N·m) of torque.

Peterbilt 150

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.

Peterbilt 170

Peterbilt Eaton 2009 Universal 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. Electric Vehicle Mode: For use in urban areas, the truck will run on electric power alone until the battery state of charge hits 50%.

Li-ion 371

Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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. The vehicles must be powered by natural gas and are in the 26,001 pounds and greater gross vehicle weight range. Navistar, Inc.

California 186

California Gas Powered Power 186

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.

Fleet 225

Fleet Transportation Oil Peterbilt 225

Green Car Congress

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. This power/torque option for North America now matches what has been available in Australia for more than three years and more than 10 million kilometers of rugged service. Westport Innovations Inc.

Kenworth 210

Kenworth Peterbilt North America Engine 210

Green Car Congress

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.

Gas 220

Gas Diesel Fuel Economy Engine 220

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2013

AMP Americas signed a deal with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers, both national dairy cooperatives, to convert a portion of their diesel needs to CNG by working with haulers to convert their fleets to CNG-powered trucks. AMP operates the largest US renewable natural-gas plant that produces fuel from cow manure.

America 236

America Building Kenworth Peterbilt 236

Green Car Congress

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. The Westport GX is available in power ratings of 400-475hp (298-354 kW) and torque ratings of 1450-1750 lb-ft (1966-2373 N·m).

2010 186

2010 EPA Engine Kenworth 186

Green Car Congress

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.

Fuel 243

Fuel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber 243

Green Car Congress

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 Previously, LCSWMA used diesel-powered trucks that consumed an average of 140,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually. million total.

Pennsylvania 218

Pennsylvania Peterbilt Waste Diesel 218

Green Car Congress

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.

Peterbilt 150

Peterbilt Eaton Hybrid Fuel 150

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

Cleaning 150

Cleaning Clean Jacksonville Transportation 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. The fluid compresses nitrogen gas in the accumulator and pressurizes the system. The HLA system. Click to enlarge. Launch Assist.

Eaton 186

Eaton Hybrid Fuel Economy Kenworth 186

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

Alternative Fuels 170

Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

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

Cleaning 191

Cleaning Clean Transportation San Francisco 191

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.

Tesla 145

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 SDG&E-powered chargers were partially funded through a $200,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. The Peterbilt 579EV trucks have an 82,000 lb. The big Petes have approx.

Mexico 52

Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

More and more, especially the smaller “last mile” trucks, are powered by electricity. FedEx, Amazon and others are making the switch to electric power, as are school buses and garbage trucks. Regulations are in place to that call for all new trucks added to that registry to be zero emission (either battery or fuel cell powered).

All-Electric 98

All-Electric Long Beach Los Angeles Electrical 98

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. The California rule does stipulate that automakers could also sell hydrogen-powered vehicles as they wane off diesel.

California 84

California Diesel Peterbilt Washington 84

Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2023

Nikola continues to be running to leave the bags of its former CEO Trevor Milton, who used to be convicted of securities fraud upcoming unveiling what became out to be a faux hydrogen-powered truck. In 2024, he mentioned, Nikola could have “full capacity for both” battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Hydrogen 52

Hydrogen Los Angeles Kenworth Peterbilt 52

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

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. Through a chemical process, electricity is created to power the motor and (alternately) charge a lithium-ion battery.

Toyota 75

Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 75

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.

Kenworth 291

Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 27, 2024

Suble Differences outside; big ones inside A chemical process employing oxygen and compressed hydrogen takes place in the fuel cell, creating electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. The driver and passenger seats are heated, with power adjustments. The cockpit design is similar to the CR-V Hybrid, with a 10.2-inch

Honda 98

Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Gasoline-Electric 98