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Why You Should Go-Green with Kenworth Battery-Electric Trucks

Mar. 12 2021 News By Savannah Ball

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What does zero emissions really mean? 

The term ‘zero emissions’ is used to describe any engine, motor, or energy source that does not emit any pollutive waste product into the environment. This is extremely important to the planet, and to our health because these emissions contribute to poor air quality that can result in serious respiratory conditions, such as asthma. The pollution also accelerates the detrimental effects of global warming, such as rising temperatures, that can lead to environmental disasters.

Palmer Trucks is dedicated to going green and doing our part to ensure an eco-friendly, sustainable future. In doing so, we are among the first to embrace CNG as an alternative fuel, and we have upgraded many of our facilities with LED lighting. Our company has also adopted a paperless initiative with Impact in recent years, which has led to a significant decrease in paper usage and the planting of 106 new trees in 2020 alone. As a Kenworth dealer, Palmer Trucks is so excited to be able to offer several environmentally conscious options to our customers with the Class 6 K270E, Class 7 K370E, and Class 8 T680E. Both medium-duty options and the heavy-duty option are zero-emission, battery-electric vehicles that promise the same durability and excellence as all other Kenworth models.


Kenworth Medium-Duty Battery-Electric Models: K270E and K370E

Whether you’re a local distributor or a pick-up and delivery driver, a medium-duty Kenworth K270E or K370E could be the perfect solution for you and your business. To help make your short-distance drives more environmentally conscious, the K270E and K370E allow you:

  • To choose from two direct-drive motors rated at 355 HP or 459 HP
  • To choose from two different high-density battery packs (141 kW or 282 kW) that range from 100 miles to 200 miles, respectively, on a single charge
  • Rapid one-hour DC re-charge
  • Battery charging solutions provided by PACCAR, Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies


Sustainability First: Kenworth's First-Ever, Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck

The Class 8 model provides the same world-class reliability and performance as the current T680 on-highway model. To help you achieve your environmental initiatives, the Kenworth T680E offers:

  • Estimated operating range of 150 miles (depending on application)
  • A CCS1 DC fast charger with a maximum of 120 kWh and estimated 3.3-hour charging time
  • 536 HP continuous power and up to 670 HP peak power and 1,623 lb-ft of torque
  • Battery charging solutions provided by PACCAR, Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies


Learn More: National and State Grants, Tax Credits Available for Going-Green

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