Kenworth Aero, Natural Gas And Diesel-Electric Hybrid Trucks With Low Emission Engines Power Green Highway
Aerodynamic trucks, natural gas vehicles, diesel-electric hybrids, and low emission diesel engines are powering Kenworth's industry leadership in providing environmentally friendly products with excellent performance that can help truck operators enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
"Kenworth's diverse product offering is enabling a growing number of environmentally conscious fleets and truck operators to drive the green highway," said Bill Kozek, Kenworth General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. "We applaud those customers who have added Kenworth aerodynamic, natural gas and diesel-electric hybrid trucks and adopted the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliant engines as part of their efforts to reduce diesel fuel consumption and emissions."
Kenworth is the only truck manufacturer to receive the EPA's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products. Kenworth's dedication to the green fleet includes the aerodynamic Kenworth T660 and Kenworth T700; T440 and W900S liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) models; T800 LNG trucks; and Kenworth T270 and T370 diesel-electric hybrids.
"The business is changing as the trend moves toward greener trucks," said Andy Douglas, Kenworth National Sales Manager for Specialty Markets, who has been at the forefront of Kenworth's green charge for the past several years. "The reality is that high diesel prices and evolving environmental rules are leading truck operators to seek practical solutions when it comes to their truck purchases in 2011 and beyond."