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Owens & Minor Pursues Sustainable Solutions for Healthcare Through Electric Truck Pilot

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Owens & Minor announced today a new pilot program that uses an electric semi-truck to deliver large-scale medical products and PPE to hospitals in Southern California.

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  • Owens & Minor announced today a new pilot program that uses an electric semi-truck to deliver large-scale medical products and PPE to hospitals in Southern California.
  • In collaboration with Penske Logistics and Penske Truck Leasing, the seven-month pilot program launched in the second quarter.
  • Through the pilot, Owens & Minor has deployed heavy-duty battery electric Freightliner eCascadia from Daimler Trucks North America.
  • Every day, Owens & Minors core Mission is Empowering Our Customers to Advance Healthcare.

AuctionTime Sale Tops $20 Million, Includes $2.4 Million Equipment Package from Frey & Sons

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'LINCOLN, Neb., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In the final week of April, AuctionTime.com finished strong with over $20 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP).

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  • b'LINCOLN, Neb., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In the final week of April, AuctionTime.com finished strong with over $20 million in gross auction proceeds (GAP).
  • The sale attracted more than 7,000 unique bidders from around the world and resulted in over 3,100 assets sold.
  • The package also included motor graders, crushers, and a pair of Kenworth T800 heavy-duty dump trucks that each brought in over $16,000 more than expected.
  • Below are some additional highlights from the event for AuctionTime and Frey & Sons.\nTotal Unique Bidders Placing Bids: 7,000+\n'

Kenworth and Peterbilt Zero Emissions Trucks Summit 14,115-Foot Pikes Peak; First Class 8 Electric Vehicles to Achieve Landmark Milestone

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

The trucks handily negotiated grades between 7 to 10 percent over the famous 12.42-mile Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course.

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  • The trucks handily negotiated grades between 7 to 10 percent over the famous 12.42-mile Pikes Peak International Hill Climb course.
  • We are very excited about the work Kenworth and Peterbilt have done in the development of zero emissions technology.
  • The comprehensive Kenworth zero emissions program also includes the Class 8 Kenworth T680E and medium-duty Kenworth K270E and K370E battery electric vehicles.
  • Taking the Peterbilt Model 579EV to the summit of Americas Mountain is an important milestone for Peterbilt and our entire lineup of battery electric commercial vehicles.

Eaton Cummins Endurant HD™ Transmission Now Available at All Major Truck Manufacturers

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant HD 12-speed automated transmissionthe lightest, most efficient 1,850 lb.-ft.-capable heavy-duty transmission on the marketis now available at all major North American truck manufacturers, including International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt and Kenworth.

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  • Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced its Endurant HD 12-speed automated transmissionthe lightest, most efficient 1,850 lb.-ft.-capable heavy-duty transmission on the marketis now available at all major North American truck manufacturers, including International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt and Kenworth.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201027005107/en/
    Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies announced its Endurant HD 12-speed automated transmission is now available at all major North American truck manufacturers.
  • The Endurant HD and Cummins X12 powertrain, one of the lightest powertrains in its class, is available in the Freightliner Cascadia.
  • Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies is a 50/50 joint venture between Eaton (NYSE: ETN) and Cummins, Inc. (NYSE: CMI).

Toyota and Kenworth Collaborate to Develop Zero Emission Trucks

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Kenworth Truck Company and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating to develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains.
  • The Kenworth T680s will transport cargo across the Los Angeles basin and to inland cities such as Ontario and San Bernardino while generating zero emissions, other than water vapor, thanks to their fully electric hydrogen fuel cell powertrain integrations co-developed by Kenworth and Toyota.
  • "This is an excellent opportunity for Kenworth and Toyota to work together to both explore and drive the development of advanced zero emission technologies that will play a critical role in the commercial transportation of the future," said Mike Dozier, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.
  • The Kenworth T680s with the Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains combine hydrogen gas and air to produce electricity.

PACCAR Displays Innovative Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks at CES 2019

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) is participating in the CES 2019 show in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of January 7.

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  • PACCAR (Nasdaq: PCAR) is participating in the CES 2019 show in Las Vegas, Nevada during the week of January 7.
  • PACCAR is exhibiting three zero emission vehicles: a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV; a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 220EV; and a hydrogen fuel cell electric Kenworth T680 developed in collaboration with Toyota.
  • These trucks were designed for a range of customer applications, including over-the-road goods transportation, port operations and urban distribution.
  • Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF are field-testing battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hybrid powertrain vehicles with customers in North America and Europe.