Equipment Kenworth wraps project with Toyota-supplied hydrogen fuel cells September 26, 2022 Kenworth and Toyota have concluded a joint project running Class 8 fuel-cell-electric trucks at the Port of Los Angeles and area. The project compared fuel cell truck performance to a…
Trucks Kenworth adds Lane Keeping Assist to more Class 8 models August 24, 2022 Kenworth has announced Lane Keeping Assist is now available for order on new Class 8 T680, T880, and W990 trucks. It was already available on the T680 Next Generation. The…
Engines/Drivetrains New transmissions available for heavy-hauling Kenworths August 15, 2022 Paccar TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions can now be ordered on Kenworth’s Class 8 heavy on-highway and select off-highway vocational trucks. The 18-speed transmissions build on the Paccar TX-12,…
Trucks, Video Kenworth offering medium-duty video tutorials July 15, 2022 Kenworth has come out with a Driver Academy video series for customers operating its medium-duty trucks. The videos aim to help drivers get the most out…
Equipment Paccar TX-18 transmission ready for vocational demands February 15, 2022 Paccar has unveiled its latest automated transmission (AMT) in the form of the vocational TX-18 designed for on- and off-highway applications. It was developed through a partnership with Eaton. The…
Transportation Kenworth introduces EV training for dealer techs November 1, 2021 Kenworth is rolling out a new electric-vehicle technician training and certification program for dealerships across North America. Seven related courses – each lasting two to four days — cover service…
Transportation ZEV market to hit 180,000 annual units by 2040: Kenworth September 28, 2021 Kenworth predicts zero-emission truck sales will enjoy “steady growth” through this decade, with U.S. sales reaching a projected 180,000 units per year by 2040 – but that will depend on…
Equipment Quebec plant begins producing latest Kenworth lineup August 3, 2021 Kenworth’s latest medium-duty models are now in production at the Paccar assembly plant in Ste-Thérèse, Québec. The 425,000-square-foot facility has produced about 240,000 medium-duty trucks since opening in 1999. (Photo: Kenworth)…
Engines/Drivetrains Cummins natural gas comes to Kenworth T680 Next Gen July 30, 2021 The Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway truck can now be powered by the latest generation of the Cummins Westport ISX12N natural gas engine. The 12-liter engine offers ratings up to…
Engines/Drivetrains, Software TruckTech+ available on medium-duty conventional Kenworths July 30, 2021 Kenworth’s TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system is now an option on medium-duty conventional truck models. Subscriptions that span 24 months can be purchased along with T180, T280, T380 and T480…
Other Kenworth adds optional Haulmaax EX suspensions July 13, 2021 Haulmaax EX rubber suspensions are now options on Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 trucks. The Hendrickson suspension system was designed for vocational applications including dump, concrete mixer, refuse,…
Trucks Kenworth unveils 52-inch flatroof May 27, 2021 Kenworth has unveiled a 52-inch flat roof sleeper to support applications like cranes, pumps, and car haulers. That can combine with the Kenworth AG400L rear suspension’s new 6.5-inch ride…
Engines/Drivetrains Paccar upgrades MX-11 and MX-13 engines May 7, 2021 Recently unveiled Kenworth T680 Next Generation trucks come with some upgraded power under the hood. Fuel economy in the Paccar MX-13 is up 2.4%, and rises 3.4% in the…
Equipment Kenworth debuts new medium-duty truck line April 5, 2021 Refusing to cede the spotlight hot on the heels of the launch of the new, Next Generation T680 highway tractor, Kenworth’s medium-duty group has announced the…
Brakes, Trucks Kenworth C500 adds Bendix stability March 26, 2021 Kenworth C500 owners now have the option of ordering the Bendix ESP electronic stability program with their trucks. Equipped trucks come with the Bendix 6S/6M configuration, which includes six…
