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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- (Business Wire)
Kenworth Truck Company will offer a natural gas option for its
industry-leading, fuel-efficient Kenworth T680.
Kenworth's most aerodynamic model, the Kenworth T680, like the one shown here with the 52-inch mid-roof sleeper, can now be spec'd with the factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine. The Kenworth T680 day cab also can be spec'd with the ISX12 G. (Photo: Business Wire)
Since its introduction two years ago, the Kenworth T680 has quickly
become Kenworth’s popular truck of choice for fleets and truck operators
interested in excellent fuel economy and outstanding driver comfort
features. The T680 was introduced in day cab and 76-inch sleeper
configurations, and a 52-inch mid-roof sleeper option was added last
year.
“Kenworth continues to build upon the T680’s remarkable success with the
addition of this new natural gas option,” said Andy Douglas, Kenworth
national sales manager for specialty markets. “Our customers find it
very appealing to be able to choose cost-efficient natural gas combined
with the fuel-saving aerodynamics of the Kenworth T680. This important
expansion of our T680 product line will provide customers in various
applications with new benefits and cost-savings opportunities.”
The Kenworth T680 day cab and 52-inch mid-roof sleeper will be available
with the factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine
rated up to 400 hp and 1,450 lb-ft of torque. Kenworth is displaying a
T680 52-inch sleeper equipped with a ISX12 G engine powered by
compressed natural gas (CNG) in its booth (No. 30305) at this week’s
Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
The Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine requires a single fuel source and
can run on either CNG or LNG (liquefied natural gas), both of which are
cost-effective, low-carbon and low-emission fuels. The natural gas
engine uses a maintenance-free, three-way catalyst and does not require
a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, diesel particulate filter (DPF) or
selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.
Kenworth also offers the ISX12 G in the Kenworth T660 and the Kenworth
T800 short hood with a 116.5-inch BBC. Kenworth also works with such
companies as Agility Fuel Systems, McNeilus and Trilogy Engineered
Solutions to provide natural gas tanks and fueling systems.
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy
and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com.
Kenworth is a PACCAR company. (NASDAQ:PCAR)
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Contacts:
Kenworth Truck Company
Jeff Parietti, 425-828-5196
jparietti@paccar.com
Source: Kenworth Truck Company
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