The Paccar-powered diesel hybrid offers the best of both worlds for urban fleets, with a 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency and a 37 percent reduction in emissions.
Paccar, the parent company of Kenmore-based Kenworth Truck, certifies medium-duty engines up to B20 biodiesel meeting ASTM specs.
This fall, Kenmore-based Kenworth Truck starts the rollout of the T270 and T370 Hybrid medium-duty pickup and delivery trucks.
Much like the Toyota Prius, the Kenworth hybrids utilize energy generated during braking to assist in acceleration. Under speeds of 30 miles per hour, the engine uses stored electric energy in combination with the diesel engine to power the vehicle.
Read what local Seattle company, Dunn Lumber has to say about the performance and quality of their diesel hybrid. Seattle Times article . . .
