Electric Kenworth at CES 2020
An electric Kenworth? That’s one of the trucks that PACCAR is displaying at CES 2020 this weekPACCAR is putting its technology on show in the CES 2020 show in Las Vegas, Nevada this week.
CES is one of the world’s largest showcases for technological innovation and PACCAR is showing off its latest autonomous and alternative powertrain commercial vehicles. The big American company is exhibiting three vehicles with these technologies at the show: a Level 4 autonomous Kenworth T680, a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 520EV, and a battery-electric Kenworth K270E.
Peterbilt and Kenworth designed these trucks for a range of applications, including goods transportation, refuse collection and urban distribution.
Kenworth says the T680 autonomous truck demonstrates PACCAR's commitment to developing self-driving commercial vehicles for its customers. Stephan Olsen, PACCAR Innovation Center general manager, said: “The PACCAR Innovation Center in Silicon Valley has become a central player in the truck innovation ecosystem. Peterbilt and Kenworth are the clear trucks of choice among the leading independent autonomous driving technology developers. We look forward to deepening our productive partnerships with these innovative companies in the future.”
The Peterbilt Model 520EV battery-electric trucks are currently being field tested by customers. The trucks quietly collect refuse on residential and commercial routes, operating a full day on a single charge. Peterbilt expects to deliver Model 520EV trucks to customers in 2021.
The battery-electric Kenworth K270E is a medium-duty commercial vehicle with range options between 160 and 320 kilometres, ideal for local pickup and delivery operations. Kenworth expects to deliver K270E trucks to customers this year.
“These advanced technology Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles are environmentally-friendly and enhance our customers’ operations,” said Kyle Quinn, PACCAR chief technology officer.
“PACCAR is investing in next-generation technologies across its portfolio of industry-leading transportation solutions. We are delighted to return to CES this year to showcase PACCAR’s innovative autonomous and alternative powertrain trucks,” added Quinn.
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