Kenworth Trucks will use Cummins Westport new natural gas engines

“Kenworth continues to work closely with Cummins Westport in the development and testing of this engine to ensure we can offer customers an engine platform that works well with Kenworth chassis,” said Michelle Harry, Kenworth NGV marketing manager, at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. “This partnership allows us to provide trucks that offer excellent, low-emission solutions combined with outstanding efficiency, horsepower and torque.”

Other NGVs at the Mid-America Trucking Show

Volvo Trucks will add a natural gas-powered Volvo VNL daycab, a larger and more robust vehicle than the natural gas 2011 Volvo VNM daycab. The truck will be also equipped with a 12-liter, 400 horsepower, 1,450 lb-ft. torque Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine. “This addition is just the most recent example of our longstanding commitment to offering products that positively impact the ROI of our customers,” said Ron Huibers, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing.

Moreover, Peterbilt Motors Company showcased its growing lineup of green trucks, including six natural gas vehicle solutions for over-the-road, heavy haul, regional and vocational applications: Model 386, Model 367, Model 365, Model 382, Model 389, and Model 320. Peterbilt’s configurations offer both LNG and CNG for the Cummins-Westport ISLG and ISX12G, and LNG with the Westport GX engine.

Source: Kenworth Trucks, Volvo Trucks & Peterbilt Motors