Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced it will collaborate with Meritor Inc. on electric powertrain development for its T680E model Class 8 battery-electric vehicles.
February 20, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment
Kenworth Announces New Twin Steer Configuration
Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced a new factory-installed twin steer configuration for its Kenworth T880 intended for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-inch axle spacing to meet local bridge laws and enhance overall load-carrying capacity.
March 11, 2020Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous
Kenworth, Meritor Partner on Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
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Rihm Kenworth Adds Minnesota Facility
Rihm Kenworth announced it opened a 28,000-square-foot full-service and leasing facility in Mankato, Minn.
January 3, 2020Business, Equipment
Kenworth Ontario Relocates Peterborough Facility
Kenworth Ontario-Peterborough has relocated its full-service dealership to a newly constructed facility to enhance customer support, the company announced in a Nov. 25 news release.
December 2, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Kenworth, Toyota Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Class 8 Trucks
ATLANTA — Kenworth Truck Co. announced it is collaborating with Toyota Motor North America to develop 10 heavy-duty zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.
October 27, 2019Business, Equipment
Kenworth Offers Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels
Kenworth Truck Co. announced the availability of the new Alcoa Dura-Black wheels with alternative styling for its heavy- and medium-duty conventional truck models.
July 25, 2019Business, Equipment
Papé Kenworth Northwest Adds Washington Location
Papé Kenworth Northwest announced it opened a 6,600-square-foot parts and service facility in Bellingham, Wash.
July 22, 2019Business, Equipment
Paccar Parts Makes Chrome Options Available
Paccar Parts has made available new chrome options for the Kenworth W990 model.
May 2, 2019Business, Equipment
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Initiates $140 Million Expansion
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Kenworth Truck Co. on April 24 broke ground to officially start construction on a $140 million, 120,000-square-foot paint facility addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant.
April 24, 2019Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Kenworth, Toyota Join Forces to Reduce Emissions at California Ports
LOS ANGELES — Kenworth Trucks joined forces with several allies April 22 in the battle against greenhouse gases, unveiling three of 10 Class 8 trucks that will run using hydrogen fuel cells developed by Toyota.
April 23, 2019