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Loblaw to purchase five hydrogen fuel cell trucks, as effort to reimagine zero-emission long-haul deliveries begins

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Giovedì, Maggio 25, 2023

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BRAMPTON, ON, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) ("Loblaw") is announcing plans to purchase five Class 8 T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) from Kenworth.

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BRAMPTON, ON, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) ("Loblaw") is announcing plans to purchase five Class 8 T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) from Kenworth.
The hydrogen FCEV trucks add to the company's growing zero-emission fleet.
Today, battery-electric trucks cannot haul great distances without frequent charges, but hydrogen can reliably extend driving distances across entire regions.
Loblaw was the first Canadian organization to sign a letter of intent to purchase these hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, as part of its plan to adopt new technology to help meet its environmental goals.

Cummins Begins Field Testing X15N CNG Engine as Carbon Intensity of California RNG Supply Drops Further Below Zero

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Mercoledì, Maggio 3, 2023

During the media event, Cummins shared insight into its plans to bring the X15N engine to market, including announcing that the company had begun field testing the engine with key fleet partners.

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During the media event, Cummins shared insight into its plans to bring the X15N engine to market, including announcing that the company had begun field testing the engine with key fleet partners.
California fleets taking part in the field tests include National Ready Mixed Concrete Company, Walmart, Matheson, Food Express, and Sandman.
During 2022, RNG made up approximately 98% of all natural gas used for transportation fuel in California for the second year in a row.
To learn about the near-zero emissions Cummins X15N engine and follow the customer journeys of those involved with the field test, visit https://www.cummins.com/engines/natural-gas
To learn more about the benefits of natural gas vehicles and carbon negative RNG, visit https://www.cngvp.org/ .

PACCAR and Toyota Expand Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Collaboration to Include Commercialization

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Martedì, Maggio 2, 2023

PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules.

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PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules.
The expanded agreement supports ongoing development and commercialized zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 models featuring Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain kit, with initial customer deliveries planned for 2024.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005315/en/
Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks (Photo: Business Wire)
PACCAR and Toyota have collaborated on FCEV truck development for the past several years, including a successful pilot program which deployed ten Kenworth T680 FCEV trucks at the Port of Los Angeles.
The pilot provided both Kenworth and Toyota with real-world feedback that further enhanced the performance and range of the vehicle.

Minimizer launches new medium-duty PACCAR floor mats

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Martedì, Maggio 2, 2023

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“Our customers have requested floor mats for PACCAR’s new medium-duty line of trucks, and to my knowledge, we are the only company offering custom molded floor mats for these trucks,” High Bar Brands Product Development Director Chandler Nault said.

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“Our customers have requested floor mats for PACCAR’s new medium-duty line of trucks, and to my knowledge, we are the only company offering custom molded floor mats for these trucks,” High Bar Brands Product Development Director Chandler Nault said.
Minimizer floor mats are laser-measured and feature a raised edge, preventing materials from escaping the mat.
“Minimizer has been proudly offering the longest-lasting and best-fitting floor mats in the heavy-duty industry for ten years,” Nault said.
“Leveraging over a decade of design expertise and proprietary materials, we developed ultra-durable floor mats for these new Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty models.”
Visit the Minimizer website to search for specific floor mat part numbers using their Floor Mat Selector tool, which allows users to easily search by make/model/year.

PACCAR Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Martedì, Aprile 25, 2023

Trucking, Aftermarket, Automotive, General Automotive, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Fleet Management, PCAR, DAF, PACCAR, Peterbilt, Information technology, Kenworth

PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty-five cents ($.25) per share, payable on June 7, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2023.

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PACCAR Inc’s Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty-five cents ($.25) per share, payable on June 7, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 17, 2023.
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.
PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
PACCAR shares are traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, symbol PCAR.

LANDMARK CLIMATE INVESTMENTS PASS LEGISLATURE

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Lunedì, Aprile 24, 2023

SEATTLE, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of Earth Day, the Washington state legislature wrapped up its 2023 session Sunday night with historic investments in clean energy projects, including over $2 billion of funds from the Climate Commitment Act, passed by the Legislature exactly two years ago. These funds will be used statewide to accelerate medium and heavy-duty vehicle decarbonization, reduce pollution in overburdened communities, enhance clean agriculture incentives and build the charging and fueling network to electrify our state's transportation system.

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"Giving these businesses incentives to switch to lower emissions vehicles is critical to meeting our economic and environmental goals."
The over $2 billion appropriated in the Operating, Capital and Transportation budgets is made possible through allowance auctions of the Climate Commitment Act, enacted in 2021.
Clean & Prosperous Washington is a team of business leaders working with labor, tribes, environmental organizations, and social justice advocates to enact smart climate policies in Washington state.
CaPWA brings an action-oriented, data-driven, strategic business approach to moving public- and private-sector climate work forward with urgency.

Toyota Receives Zero Emission CARB Executive Order for HD Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Kit

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Lunedì, Aprile 24, 2023

Toyota announced today that it was recently granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain.

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Toyota announced today that it was recently granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain.
The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes hydrogen fuel storage tanks, fuel cell stacks, batteries, electric motors and transmission, and offers a viable alternative to traditional diesel powertrains used in commercial goods transportation as companies look to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles.
CARB's ZEP Executive Order certifies that a powertrain complies with CARB regulations for zero-emission powertrains determined to meet specific emissions standards required for sale in California.
For the project, Toyota worked with Kenworth to develop trucks using an updated prototype fuel cell electric powertrain and deployed 10 Kenworth T680 Class 8 trucks.

Palmer Trucks to open commercial vehicle parts store south of Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Mercoledì, Aprile 5, 2023

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FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 14, Palmer Trucks, a third-generation, family-owned Kenworth truck dealer network based in Indianapolis, will celebrate the grand opening of an all-makes TRP parts store and commercial truck service shop in Fort Wayne, Indiana. TRP of Fort Wayne will serve the local transportation industry by providing a full line of aftermarket parts for trucks, trailers and buses in addition to truck diagnostics and repair for transient traffic from Interstate 69 south of Fort Wayne.

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Family-owned Palmer Trucks to open TRP all-makes parts store and service shop for commercial trucks, trailers and buses
FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 14, Palmer Trucks, a third-generation, family-owned Kenworth truck dealer network based in Indianapolis, will celebrate the grand opening of an all-makes TRP parts store and commercial truck service shop in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
TRP of Fort Wayne will serve the local transportation industry by providing a full line of aftermarket parts for trucks, trailers and buses in addition to truck diagnostics and repair for transient traffic from Interstate 69 south of Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne General Manager Tracy Meyers comments, "We are excited to expand our Northeast Indiana footprint as a trusted source for commercial truck parts and repairs.
Palmer Trucks Chief Operating Officer Tom Kapitan adds, "Palmer Trucks is excited to add additional distribution footprint in the Fort Wayne region and make quality parts and repair services more accessible."

PACCAR and Platform Science Announce Strategic Equity Investment

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Giovedì, Marzo 30, 2023

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PACCAR announced today that it has made a minority equity investment in its connected truck partner, Platform Science.

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PACCAR announced today that it has made a minority equity investment in its connected truck partner, Platform Science.
This strategic investment complements the partnership recently launched by PACCAR and Platform Science to integrate Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle technology with the PACCAR Connect telematics system.
John Rich, PACCAR chief technology officer, said, “PACCAR is pleased to deepen this strategic relationship by investing in Platform Science.
PACCAR Connect will be the industry’s most user-friendly, customizable and productive connected truck solution, and will enhance our customers’ agility and operating efficiency.

PACCAR Recognizes 10 PPM Quality Award Winners

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Lunedì, Marzo 13, 2023

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PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who exceed PACCAR’s 10 ppm quality standard, or the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR.

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PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers who exceed PACCAR’s 10 ppm quality standard, or the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to PACCAR.
For 2022, PACCAR recognizes 453 suppliers in 34 countries on five continents for achieving this high level of quality performance.
“PACCAR’s 10 ppm suppliers achieved and sustained exceptional quality in 2022, reflecting PACCAR’s commitment to provide its customers the highest quality products and transportation solutions in the industry,” said Daryl Simon, PACCAR vice president of quality.
PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.