Kenworth Truck Company

Kirkland, WA

Company Overview

Kenworth Truck Company, a PACCAR company, is the manufacturer of heavy- and medium-duty trucks, and 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, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium-duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Company Details
Kirkland, WA
http://www.kenworth.com/
Articles & News
PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission
Kenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
The transmission will be available for Kenworth Class 6-8 medium duty models, including the T280, T380 and T480 equipped with the PACCAR PX-9 engine later this year.
March 19, 2024
Tenneco is evaluating the potential for synthetic fuels to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Tenneco Researching Synthetic Fuels to Reduce Engine Emissions
Tenneco is researching use of synthetic fuels to improve performance and emissions reduction of engines, Kenworth partners with engineering students to optimize truck designs, Cummins announces new hydrogen partnerships, and more news you may have missed.
July 27, 2021
Kenworth has introduced a line of medium-duty Class 5-8 trucks designed from the ground up.
Kenworth Revamps Medium-Duty Product Lineup
The new Class 5-8 medium-duty trucks were designed from the ground up with larger operator cabs and a new transmission to improve customer operations.
April 6, 2021
The new John Deere new six-wheel 768-II Bogie Skidder.
OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology
This week's news highlights include Scania naming a new CEO, truck OEMs marking electrification milestones, and new John Deere forestry technology.
February 24, 2021
Construction activity picked up in the later half of 2020, helping to increase equipment demand for many manufacturers.
Heavy Equipment Markets See Positive End to 2020 and Brighter Outlook for 2021
Despite the challenges of 2020, many manufacturers in the heavy equipment industries saw improvement in the fourth quarter and anticipate a better 2021.
February 22, 2021
The new Komatsu dozer features intelligent Machine Control which automates many functions to optimize productivity.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Manufacturers Continue Investing in Electrification and Smart Technologies
This week's new highlights included Oshkosh announcing an investment in Microvast battery technology, Volta Trucks expanding its partnerships, and OEMs unveiling new equipment with advanced technology.
February 17, 2021
Products & Press Releases
Paccar Transmission
New Automated Transmissions
The new transmissions support maximums of 510 horsepower, 1,850 pound-feet of torque capacity and 140,000 pounds of gross combination vehicle weight.
August 29, 2022
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Kenworth Launches Next Generation T680 Truck
Improved aerodynamics help to improve fuel efficiency of the new T680 while a new digital display optimizes the driver experience.
February 17, 2021
The Kenworth T680E has an estimated operating range of 150 mi., depending on application.
Kenworth Launches T680E Class 8 Battery-Electric Model
The zero-emissions truck is now available for order and enters production in 2021.
October 15, 2020
The Kenworth 270E is now available for order.
Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
The zero-emission trucks utilize a DC fast-charging system capable of fast re-charge in 1 hour.
September 17, 2020
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Kenworth Introduces Twin Steer Configuration for T880
The new Kenworth T880 Twin Steer with set-back front axles is well suited for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-in. axle spacing.
March 19, 2020
Low volume production of the Peterbilt 579EV battery-electric truck will begin in late 2020.
Meritor Supplying Electric Powertrains for PACCAR Electric Trucks
Meritor will supply battery-electric systems for use in Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 and 520 battery-electric vehicles.
February 4, 2020
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Technology News Tracker: Development Grows for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
May 6, 2019
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CES 2019 Emphasizes Automation and Electrification Technologies
January 24, 2019
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PACCAR TX-12 PRO automated transmission
Kenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
The transmission will be available for Kenworth Class 6-8 medium duty models, including the T280, T380 and T480 equipped with the PACCAR PX-9 engine later this year.
March 19, 2024
Paccar Transmission
New Automated Transmissions
The new transmissions support maximums of 510 horsepower, 1,850 pound-feet of torque capacity and 140,000 pounds of gross combination vehicle weight.
August 29, 2022
Tenneco is evaluating the potential for synthetic fuels to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Tenneco Researching Synthetic Fuels to Reduce Engine Emissions
Tenneco is researching use of synthetic fuels to improve performance and emissions reduction of engines, Kenworth partners with engineering students to optimize truck designs, Cummins announces new hydrogen partnerships, and more news you may have missed.
July 27, 2021
Kenworth has introduced a line of medium-duty Class 5-8 trucks designed from the ground up.
Kenworth Revamps Medium-Duty Product Lineup
The new Class 5-8 medium-duty trucks were designed from the ground up with larger operator cabs and a new transmission to improve customer operations.
April 6, 2021
The new John Deere new six-wheel 768-II Bogie Skidder.
OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology
This week's news highlights include Scania naming a new CEO, truck OEMs marking electrification milestones, and new John Deere forestry technology.
February 24, 2021
Construction activity picked up in the later half of 2020, helping to increase equipment demand for many manufacturers.
Heavy Equipment Markets See Positive End to 2020 and Brighter Outlook for 2021
Despite the challenges of 2020, many manufacturers in the heavy equipment industries saw improvement in the fourth quarter and anticipate a better 2021.
February 22, 2021
The new Komatsu dozer features intelligent Machine Control which automates many functions to optimize productivity.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Manufacturers Continue Investing in Electrification and Smart Technologies
This week's new highlights included Oshkosh announcing an investment in Microvast battery technology, Volta Trucks expanding its partnerships, and OEMs unveiling new equipment with advanced technology.
February 17, 2021
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Kenworth Launches Next Generation T680 Truck
Improved aerodynamics help to improve fuel efficiency of the new T680 while a new digital display optimizes the driver experience.
February 17, 2021
The Kenworth T680 is powered by a Toyota fuel cell powertrain.
Peterbilt and Kenworth Electric Trucks Reach Summit of Pikes Peak
The battery-electric and fuel cell powered Class 8 trucks made the ascent up Pikes Peak, demonstrating the performance capabilities in tough operating conditions.
January 15, 2021
Toyota Next Gen F34
Toyota Advances Fuel Cell Truck Technology
The next generation of Toyota's fuel cell electric technology will power Kenworth T680 Class 8 trucks set for use in drayage operations in California.
December 11, 2020
The Kenworth T680E has an estimated operating range of 150 mi., depending on application.
Kenworth Launches T680E Class 8 Battery-Electric Model
The zero-emissions truck is now available for order and enters production in 2021.
October 15, 2020
The Kenworth 270E is now available for order.
Kenworth K270E and K370E Battery-Electric Vehicles Available for Order
The zero-emission trucks utilize a DC fast-charging system capable of fast re-charge in 1 hour.
September 17, 2020
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Kenworth Introduces Twin Steer Configuration for T880
The new Kenworth T880 Twin Steer with set-back front axles is well suited for crane, mixer and other vocational applications that require 86-in. axle spacing.
March 19, 2020
Low volume production of the Peterbilt 579EV battery-electric truck will begin in late 2020.
Meritor Supplying Electric Powertrains for PACCAR Electric Trucks
Meritor will supply battery-electric systems for use in Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 and 520 battery-electric vehicles.
February 4, 2020
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Kenworth Offering New Bendix Wingman Fusion Safety Features
The next generation system includes Highway Departure and Multi-Lane Emergency Braking to improve safety of on-highway trucks.
October 29, 2019
Paccar Transmission
Kenworth T880 Adds PACCAR Transmission for Vocational Applications
The PACCAR transmission’s new performance shift calibrations provide higher full throttle upshift points to enhance overall performance and acceleration.
October 28, 2019
The Kenworth T370 dump truck.
Kenworth Featuring Three Utility and Construction Trucks at ICUEE 2019
September 25, 2019
Endurant 12 Speed Automated Transmission
Integrated, Redesigned Technologies Aid Efficiency Improvements
New SuperTruck designs will include next-generation components to enhance Class 8 truck performance.
August 6, 2019
Kenworth Names New General Manager and PACCAR Vice President
Kevin Baney has been with PACCAR for 25 years and looks forward to building on Kenworth’s core values of quality, innovation and technology.
August 2, 2019
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Technology News Tracker: Development Grows for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks
May 6, 2019
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Toyota, Kenworth Unveil Fuel Cell Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Toyota and Kenworth will deploy a total of 10 trucks as part of the Zero-and-Near-Zero Emission Freight Facilities Project.
April 22, 2019
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CES 2019 Emphasizes Automation and Electrification Technologies
January 24, 2019
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Kenworth and Toyota Collaborate to Develop Zero-Emission Trucks
The companies will develop 10 zero-emission Kenworth T680s powered by Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains and will generate zero emissions, other than water vapor.
January 8, 2019
PACCAR Displays Electric and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks at CES 2019
The company is exhibiting three zero-emission which include a battery-electric Peterbilt Model 579EV, battery-electric Peterbilt Model 220EV, and a hydrogen fuel cell electric Kenworth T680.
January 8, 2019