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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
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Offers More Engine Ratings, New Fan Clutch

Kenworth Truck Co. announced the addition of two new power ratings for the 12.9-liter Paccar MX-13 engine that is available in the truck maker’s T680, T880 and W990 models.

March 25, 2019
Business

TransPower Kenworth Expands in Valdosta, Ga.

Georgia truck dealership TransPower Kenworth announced its Valdosta facility relocated to a 20,000-square-foot building on 5 acres, located near Interstate 75.

February 15, 2019
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Kenworth, Toyota Partner to Develop 10 Hydrogen-Electric Trucks

LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota are collaborating to develop 10 hydrogen-electric tractors for drayage operations in the Los Angeles basin, the companies announced.

January 10, 2019
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Outfitted Kenworth W990 to Set Off With Capitol Christmas Tree

A new Kenworth W990 has the honor of hauling the 54th U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The approximately 3,000-mile journey to Washington will start Nov. 9.

November 6, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Touts New W990 at Las Vegas Media Event

Kenworth Truck Co. introduced the W990, a new long-hood conventional Class 8 tractor.

September 28, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Kenworth Opens New Dealership in Baltimore

Baltimore is the newest addition to Kenworth’s dealer network, opening Kenworth Mid Atlantic through a partnership between Tri-State Kenworth and Chesapeake Truck.

September 10, 2018
BusinessEquipment

Sioux City Kenworth Relocates to Larger Site

Sioux City Kenworth has moved its full-service dealership to a new building located on a major truck route in Sioux City, Iowa.

August 31, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Kenworth Celebrates Plant Anniversary, Offers Near-Zero Natural Gas Engine

Kenworth Truck Co. announced a major milestone at its Renton, Wash., truck plant, and the availability of the Cummins Westport ISX12N Near Zero natural gas engine in certain models.

August 24, 2018
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Kenworth Makes Bendix Brakes, Predictive Cruise Control Standard on T680

Kenworth Truck Co. announced two features are now standard on its flagship T680 on-highway truck.

June 29, 2018