Werner Enterprises has selected the Peterbilt Model 579EV for its battery electric-powered truck pilot program.
“Werner Enterprises has long been regarded as an industry pioneer, and Peterbilt is honored to partner with them and have our 579EV lead their electric operations,” Jason Skoog, PACCAR vice president and Peterbilt general manager, says. “Peterbilt is leading the charge in electric vehicle development, with three applications for zero-emissions performance.”
The 579EV delivered to Werner uses a TransPower Energy Storage Subsystem with a total storage capacity of 352 kWh. It is driven by a Meritor Blue-Horizon Mid-Ship Motor Drive Subsystem with up to 430 hp, features an estimated range of about 150 miles, and a charging time as little as one hour when a fast-charging system is used.
Funding for the tractor was provided through the California Air Resource Board California Climate Investments (CCI) program along with the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
“Werner is committed to finding alternative ways to keep our trucks environmentally-friendly while staying at the front edge of technology,” Werner Enterprises President and CEO Derek Leathers says. “Now we’re excited about putting on some real-world miles with a dedicated customer in southern California over the next year.”
Pricing and option availability for 579EVs will be available on the Peterbilt’s SmartSpec® sales tool in the second half of 2020.
Find out more, visit www.peterbilt.com.
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