"Availability of hybrid-powered PACCAR trucks is targeted for 2008 in
defined medium-duty applications," said Jim Cardillo, PACCAR senior vice
president. "PACCAR’s premium vehicles and technology leadership worldwide
will deliver cost-effective solutions that provide significant value to
our customers."
"We’re thrilled to be a part of PACCAR’s pioneering efforts in
developing hybrid power systems, and we look forward to delivering hybrid
vehicles in selected applications in 2008," added Jim Sweetnam, senior
vice president and president of Eaton’s Truck Group.
In over-the-road applications, hybrid power systems store energy to be
used while the vehicles are stationery. "PACCAR’s innovative onboard
energy management systems will reduce vehicle idling time to further
enhance operating efficiency and contribute to achieving customers’ fuel
economy objectives," said Tom Plimpton, PACCAR president. "The Kenworth
Clean Power and Peterbilt Comfort Class systems are scheduled for release
in 2007 and maintain the vehicle’s cabin temperatures at comfortable
levels and provide power to operate other cab electrical systems without
running the engine. Based on the national average of 1,850 idling hours
per year for an over-the-road Class 8 vehicle, the system provides the
potential for an eight percent improvement in fuel efficiency, worth
several thousand dollars per vehicle each year."
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