To Serve Company’s Port of Tacoma Operations
TACOMA, Wash., December 18, 2008 – Kenworth Truck Company recently delivered the first Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid tractor to serve any West Coast port to Carlile Transportation Systems during a special ceremony at the Carlile facility located in Tacoma, Wash.
Carlile Transportation Systems CEO Harry McDonald received the keys to the new Kenworth pickup and delivery hybrid tractor, which will serve the company’s drayage operations at the Port of Tacoma. The keys were presented by Andy Douglas, Kenworth Truck Company national sales manager for specialty markets.
“Kenworth is proud to make a special presentation of this new Kenworth hybrid tractor to Carlile Transportation Systems, which has been an outstanding Kenworth customer for many years,” said Douglas. “Carlile is an environmental leader and became an EPA SmartWay(SM) Transport Partner this fall. Many of its trucks used in its day-to-day operations at the Port of Tacoma operate with the 2007 EPA certified engines to help reduce emissions.”
“Carlile Transportation strives to be out in front with new technology, and we’re especially excited that our fleet will become the first serving West Coast ports to receive the new Kenworth T370 hybrid tractor,” said Carlile Transportation Systems President Linda Leary. “The new hybrid will increase fuel efficiency and contribute to our continuing mission of being a good environmental steward by helping to reduce emissions in our port fleet.”
Kenworth’s T370 hybrid tractors enhance fuel economy by up to 25 percent for local haul applications, including general freight, beverage and grocery distribution. The fuel savings also result in lower emission levels. The Kenworth T370 hybrid is powered by the PACCAR PX-6 engine and features an integral transmission-mounted motor/generator, a frame-mounted 340-volt battery pack, and a dedicated power management system. Advanced powertrain controls monitor driving conditions and automatically select the ideal power mode, smoothly switching among electric only, combined diesel and electric, and diesel only power modes. Electricity generated through regenerative braking is stored and used for acceleration, assisting the diesel engine. The hybrid system is monitored through a dash display. As the power requirements for different driving conditions change, the screen constantly updates the driver on system status.
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best(R) heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, medium duty diesel-electric hybrids, liquefied natural gas trucks, and the Kenworth Clean Power(R) no-idle system. In addition, Kenworth is the recipient of the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates awards for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Over the Road and Vocational Segment Class 8 trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com. Kenworth. A PACCAR Company.
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