From powertrain to driver performance, Kenworth keeps focused on efficiency
Since the launch of the T680 in 2012, the truck has been Kenworth’s on-highway flagship with the T680 Advantage sporting the latest in efficiency upgrades—from aerodynamics to engine and powertrain improvements. For 2015, Kenworth has continued to improve efficiency in its product offering and refine the engine and powertrain integration. It all starts with the
Kenworth developing PACCAR MX Engine Dealer Council
Kenworth has established a PACCAR MX Engine Dealer Council comprised of leading Kenworth dealer principals and Kenworth service managers. The council works extensively with Kenworth and PACCAR executives to identify continuous improvement initiatives, which ensure best-in-class fuel economy, reliability and lowest total cost of operation, according to Kenworth. The members serving in 2015 on Kenworth’s
Investing in aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency
Wind resistance is a total drag—literally. Wind resistance is one of the top forces working against the truck as it runs down the road. (The other factors being: grade resistance; tire rolling resistance; and engine accessory and/or drivetrain losses, according to Cummins MPG Guide: “Secrets of better fuel economy”.) Did you know that every 2%
Kenworth hauling U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree continues tour
Employees at Kenworth Truck Co.‘s assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, built a special Kenworth T880 in October to carry the official 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. On Nov. 18, the Chillicothe plant welcomed the Kenworth T880 and tree back home. More than 1,000 Kenworth employees gathered for a brief ceremony at the plant. The U.S. Capitol
Kenworth releases K270, K370 cabover brochure
The 12-page Kenworth K270 and K370 Cabover Brochure provides comprehensive product information, including detailed specifications for the PACCAR PX-7 6.7-liter engine, engine equipment and transmissions, gross axle weight rating, suspensions, wheels/tires/brakes, frame, cab, electrical system, paint and options. Also shown are K270 and K370 dimensions for cab to axle, axle to end of frame, wheelbase,
Peterbilt introduces Model 579 configurator tool
With Peterbilt Motors Co.‘s recently introduced Model 579 configurator tool, fleet managers can customize colors, choose and preview different cab style configurations and fine tune the Model 579’s PACCAR MX-13 Engine ratings. “The new online configurator lets users build their own Model 579 in a fun, immersive way,” said Todd Acker, Peterbilt’s director of marketing.
Peterbilt and PACCAR win four Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Awards
Petertbilt Motors Co. and its parent company PACCAR Inc. won four Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Awards. Peterbilt and PACCAR also took High Achiever Awards in the categories of Workplace Leadership and Engineering and Product Technology Leadership. The awards were announced during the Manufacturing Leadership Summit in Palm Beach, Fla. “It’s an honor to be
Volkswagen denies planning a bid for U.S. PACCAR
Volkswagen denied planning a bid for U.S. truck PACCAR Paccar after analysts published comments in a research note from a senior executive of German rival Daimler saying he had heard of such a plan, according to a report by Reuters. According to Bernstein Research, Daimler Trucks Chief Wolfgang Bernhard insisted that “serious, multiple sources” informed him
Digging into diagnostics: Sifting through onboard data to put fleet analytics to work
With more vehicles “plugging in,” fleets stand to gain uptime by leveraging data from onboard computers. Telematics software collects sophisticated diagnostic information related to vehicle performance and automatically sends data related to fault codes to dealers and fleet managers. Some providers have integrated telematics software and maintenance management systems, while others take a more “a
Kenworth highlights lightweight configuration for the T680
Kenworth Truck Co. has announced the availability of a lightweight configuration for the Kenworth T680 52-in. mid-roof sleeper. “We exhibited a lightweight spec’d Kenworth T680 52-in. sleeper at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, and truck operators were very impressed to find that the scale weight of that truck was close to 15,000 lbs.. The positive
75 years of excellence and a bright future: Peterbilt marks milestone with new vehicle innovations
When Darrin Siver, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president, talks about current industry trends, he notes the increasing optimism throughout the industry and that trucking will have a strong year in terms of fleet performance and manufacturer and dealer sales. Siver says, “We’re seeing fleets replacing older equipment, as well as adding capacity. Reducing
Kenworth details T680 Advantage package, launches medium-duty cabovers
The Kenworth T680 Advantage—Kenworth’s new, most fuel-efficient truck—features a special factory-installed aerodynamic package along with the optimized powertrain combination of the PACCAR MX-13 engine integrated with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission. Aerodynamic treatments include longer side extenders for the 76-in. sleeper, lower cab fairing extenders, front air dam, aerodynamic mud flaps, rear fairing
