At the innovation center on june 27 peterbilt showcased for trucking reporters several current developmental projects including a level 4 autonomous truck and two class 8 electric trucks in.
Peterbilt electric truck.
Besides its electric refuse truck peterbilt has introduced two other battery electric models the model 579ev tailored for drayage and regional haul and the medium duty model 220ev designed.
The truck maker introduced the zero emissions model.
View 220ev sales sheet 220ev.
Designed for driver comfort and productivity the model 220ev is ideal for pickup delivery regional haul and food beverage applications.
Will set prices for deliveries of battery powered zero emission trucks by the middle of next year with limited sales by year end.
He told us that he enjoys the comfort his peterbilt gives him as he travels the nation.
Peterbilt is offering a discount on the first year of a six year lease on its model 220ev medium duty battery electric truck.
It hopes to lure drivers without a commercial license to try running on electricity instead of diesel fuel.
The 220ev provides customers with a clean efficient operation and a range of up to 200 miles.
The truck maker announced a partnership with meritor and transpower who will.
Pcar unit is showing its three electric vehicle configurations for refuse regional haul and city delivery at the north american commercial vehicles show in atlanta.
Now peterbilt becomes the latest truck maker with an all electric class 8 truck program to compete with tesla semi.