Kenworth plans Liquefied Natural Gas vehicles
Kenworth Truck Company will expand its presence in the growing market for environmentally friendly, liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles by beginning production of Kenworth T800 LNG trucks at its manufacturing facility in Renton, Wash., in 2009. Under an exclusive agreement with Westport Innovations Inc. in Vancouver, B.C., Kenworth will use Westport's LNG fuel system technology adapted for the Cummins ISX 15-liter engine. "The Kenworth T800, equipped with a Cummins ISX and Westport's HPDI fuel system, offers a solution with world-class low emissions and greenhouse gases, while delivering outstanding horsepower, torque, and efficiency comparable to a diesel engine," said Bob Christensen, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. "This agreement with Kenworth creates a dramatic increase in LNG truck delivery capacity and further strengthens Westport's ability to efficiently meet the significant growth in market demand for environmentally clean LNG trucks from the ports and other fleet customers," said Michael Gallagher, president and chief operating officer of Westport Innovations.
Kenworth and Westport Innovations have previously collaborated on an aftermarket basis to equip Kenworth T800s with LNG fuel systems. These trucks are already serving the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. In addition, Pacific Gas & Electric Company in San Francisco recently became the first utility in the nation to operate Ken-worth T800 LNG-powered trucks.
Westport will open a new LNG Fuel System Assembly Center in British Columbia to support the Kenworth factory initiative and to rapidly increase production capacities of LNG fuel systems to meet growing market demand. The Westport Assembly Center will facilitate significant capability for fuel system assembly and engine conversions for delivery direct to -!+).' the Kenworth plant.
MAKE The T800SURE serves a variety of applica- tions TAKE YOUOAT from linehaul tractors with the luxurious 86-inch Studio AeroCab sleeper to severe service off-highway dump trucks and urban pickup and delivery vehicles. The Westport engine is fueled with LNG, a safe, cost effective, low carbon, and low emissions fuel. The Westport LNG system is available with 400 and 450 horsepower ratings and up to 1,750 lb-ft torque for heavy duty port, freight, and vocational applications. LNG fuel tanks can be config-ured to suit customer range requirements. Trucks are eligible for federal tax credits in the United States and may be eligible for other state-specific emissions credits.
Kenworth and Westport Innovations have previously collaborated on an aftermarket basis to equip Kenworth T800s with LNG fuel systems. These trucks are already serving the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. In addition, Pacific Gas & Electric Company in San Francisco recently became the first utility in the nation to operate Ken-worth T800 LNG-powered trucks.
Westport will open a new LNG Fuel System Assembly Center in British Columbia to support the Kenworth factory initiative and to rapidly increase production capacities of LNG fuel systems to meet growing market demand. The Westport Assembly Center will facilitate significant capability for fuel system assembly and engine conversions for delivery direct to -!+).' the Kenworth plant.
MAKE The T800SURE serves a variety of applica- tions TAKE YOUOAT from linehaul tractors with the luxurious 86-inch Studio AeroCab sleeper to severe service off-highway dump trucks and urban pickup and delivery vehicles. The Westport engine is fueled with LNG, a safe, cost effective, low carbon, and low emissions fuel. The Westport LNG system is available with 400 and 450 horsepower ratings and up to 1,750 lb-ft torque for heavy duty port, freight, and vocational applications. LNG fuel tanks can be config-ured to suit customer range requirements. Trucks are eligible for federal tax credits in the United States and may be eligible for other state-specific emissions credits.
