Kenworth T370 Hybrid Tractor To Participate in Ride and Drive Session at Major Beverage Fleet Show
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KIRKLAND, Wash., April 16, 2009 – A Kenworth diesel-electric hybrid will participate in a ride and drive session from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, April 21, at the BevOps/Beverage Fleet Summit 2009 in Tampa, Fla.
The Kenworth T370 hybrid tractor will be part of the 4th annual Beverage Fleet Ride and Drive and Equipment Demo, which is still the only hands-on demo in the beverage industry, according to show organizers. Kenworth hybrid tractors, available up to 55,000-lb GCW, are for local haul applications, including beverage, general freight, and grocery distribution. Kenworth also offers Kenworth T270 Class 6 and T370 Class 7 diesel-electric hybrid trucks for pickup and delivery, utility, and service applications.
The Kenworth hybrids use an integral transmission-mounted motor/generator; frame-mounted 340-volt, lithium-ion battery pack; and dedicated power management system. Electricity generated through regenerative braking is stored and used for acceleration, assisting the diesel engine. The hybrid system is monitored through an in-dash display. As the power requirements for different driving conditions change, the screen constantly updates the driver on system status.
Purchasers of Kenworth hybrid trucks, equipped with a PACCAR PX-6 engine and the Eaton diesel-electric hybrid power system, may qualify for a maximum federal tax credit of $6,000 (Class 6) and $12,000 (Class 7).
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, medium duty diesel-electric hybrids, liquefied natural gas trucks, and the Kenworth Clean Power® no-idle system. In addition, Kenworth is the recipient of the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates awards for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Over the Road and Vocational Segment Class 8 trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.
