The Kenworth Truck Company
has announced a new Class 6 hybrid-electric
truck model, the Kenworth T270 at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The T270 is powered by the new PACCAR PX-6 engine with an integrated transmission-mounted motor/generator linked to a 340-volt
battery pack. A dedicated power-management system switches the powertrain between "
diesel mode" above 30 mph and "
hybrid mode" below 30 mph when the diesel engine gets an electric boost to improve
fuel economy in stop-start conditions. A reduction in diesel consumption of 30 percent should be possible in stop-start traffic.
Analysis: In addition to increased fuel economy and reduced emissions, having the battery pack on-board gives Kenworth the chance to offer an electric power-take-off for utility customers. Is there a single major truck company not committed to hybrid powertrains now?
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[Source: Kenworth via Green Car Congress]
Analysis: In addition to increased fuel economy and reduced emissions, having the battery pack on-board gives Kenworth the chance to offer an electric power-take-off for utility customers. Is there a single major truck company not committed to hybrid powertrains now?
Related:
[Source: Kenworth via Green Car Congress]