Kenworth Clean Power No-Idle System now available for order with T800 and W900 models.

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

KIRKLAND, Wash., October 21, 2008 – The Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system is now available for order as a factory-installed option on Kenworth T800 and W900 models equipped with the 72-inch AeroCab sleeper.

Kenworth Clean Power may enhance fuel economy by as much as 8 percent for customers with high-idling times. Among the system’s benefits are factory installation, Kenworth warranty coverage, comprehensive no-idle features, and full compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) idling regulations that went into effect this year for sleeper trucks with 2007 and later model engines.

Kenworth Clean Power uses dedicated, advanced deep-cycle batteries that power a thermal storage cooler with 21,000 BTUs of cooling capacity. The system has the capability to provide engine-off cooling and heating, plus 120-volt power for hotel loads. Once the truck is shut off, a sleeper control panel regulates the temperature range and a variable speed fan circulates chilled air through a duct located near the bunk.

For more information, contact your Kenworth dealer or visit Kenworth’s website (www.kenworth.com) to calculate potential savings, watch a 4-minute video, or read an electronic brochure.

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.

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Want a quick and cheap 1% fuel savings? Paccar makes it’s new synthetic lube standard.

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

DENTON, TX (August 21, 2008) – Peterbilt Motor Company customers will receive up to an estimated 1 percent fuel economy savings when Paccar becomes the first company to make a new, full synthetic axle lube standard on its Class 5-8 models in the United States and Canada starting this summer.

Peterbilt will introduce Cognis EMGARD® FE 75W-90 into production at its plants in Denton, TX, Nashville, TN and Ste. Therese, Que.   The unique lubricant technology has been tested utilizing industry standards and “real world” fleet methodology, with results indicating up to a 1 percent fuel economy improvement, equivalent to approximately $900 annually (120,000 miles, 6.0 mpg baseline, $4.75/gal).

FE 75W-90 provides customers performance advantages over current synthetic lubricants with reduced gear wear and extended maintenance intervals, resulting in increased uptime.  In addition, the lubricant provides improved fluid flow to protect gears in extreme cold conditions and withstand the stress from high temperatures, extending component life.

“Providing customers technological solutions that improve their business’ operating performance is essential in today’s economic climate, with managing fuel costs playing a critical role in the overall success of trucking companies,” said Larry Reding, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing.  “Peterbilt strives to provide the latest technologies to optimize fuel economy, and the Cognis synthetic lube helps customers offset rising and unstable fuel costs by providing end-users significant and quantifiable fuel savings.”
Cognis is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals.  The company’s North American Headquarters is in Cincinnati, Ohio.  More information is available at www.cognis.com.

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