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Toyota and Kenworth collaborate to develop 10 hydrogen fuel-cell T680 trucks as part of ZANZEFF grant

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Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. To remove pollution and improve the air quality in and around the Port of Los Angeles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Toyota moves closer to production with next-generation fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks; new Mirai system

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Designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of a wide variety of OEM truck makers, the new fuel cell electric system in the latest prototypes has been adapted to a Kenworth T680 chassis. Reducing airborne pollution at the Ports of L.A. —Andrew Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development.

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California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo

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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. CALSTART will focus on strategies to help develop the market and commercialize the trucks deployed and tested under this grant.

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Food Express takes delivery of first 11 of 46 new ultra-low emission natural gas trucks

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million in grant funding for the new Kenworth T680 trucks ( earlier post ) which started making deliveries today. Funding was received from the Prop 1B program administered by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP).

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CARB announces up to $205M in new funding for clean freight transportation; >$400M with partner match

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Grants are expected to be executed over the coming months. Partner match: $6.3

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News: All-Electric Semi-Trucks Making a Difference

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tons of pollutant emission reductions and displacing more than 2.75 These 50 all-electric Class 8 trucks are only the beginning of the solution to air pollution in this part of California. An additional 250 zero emission trucks as well as 300 chargers will be funded by the grant.

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US nonprofit set to buy 500 electric semi trucks by 2028 in $250M deal

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The announcement specifically cites the makers of the Volvo VNR Electric , Kenworth T680e , and BYD 8TT tandem axle day cab as potential suppliers. For too long, families have borne the brunt of diesel pollution from drayage trucks, facing disproportionate rates of asthma, respiratory illness, and other health challenges. “For

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