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Kenworth T680 FCEV Climbs to Pikes Peak Summit
A new Kenworth video features the zero emissions Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) on the road to the 14,115foot summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado.
Kenworth became the first company to reach the summit of “America’s Mountain” with a Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicle. The milestone occurred during a Kenworth T680 FCEV zero emissions performance demonstration.
Kenworth and Toyota Motor North America R&D worked closely together on the successful summit attempt. The Kenworth T680 FCEV features a Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain offering 470 hp, along with a 350-mi. range with a 15-minute refill time.
“While the average gradient on the 4,700-foot elevation gain to the summit is just over seven percent, there are long sections at 10 percent or more. The Kenworth T680 FCEV had plenty of power on the hill climb, performed well at extreme altitude and exhibited excellent drivability through the 156 twisting turns and switchbacks,” Brian Lindgren, Kenworth research and development director said.
Kenworth and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating on a program to develop a total of 10 zero emissions Kenworth T680 FCEVs with the Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain for service with customers at the Port of Los Angeles.
The effort is part of a $41 million Zero and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities (ZANZEFF) grant awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Port of Los Angeles Shore to Store project. The Shore to Store project administered by the Port of Los Angeles is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. Additional funding for the Shore to Store program includes a grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD). “We’ve built five of the 10 T680 FCEVs, and these initial units are transporting loads for our customers at the Port of Los Angeles. The remaining five FCEVs are in the process of being built, and will enter into service early this year,” said Lindgren. “Kenworth appreciates the efforts of California Climate Investments, California Air Resources Board and Port of Los Angeles to provide significant grant funds to support this important Kenworth and Toyota zero emissions program.” “The road to the top of Pikes Peak is a long and steady climb, so we were glad to see the Toyota-powered Kenworth T680 truck confirm our expectations and climb to the summit while delivering excellent performance and drivability,” said Andy Lund, chief engineer, Toyota Motor North America Research and Development.
“It’s another example of the capability of Toyota’s fuel cell electric drive system and we look forward to continuing our work with Kenworth to get Class 8 fuel cell trucks on the road.”
The comprehensive Kenworth zero emissions EV program also features the new Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery electric and medium duty Kenworth K270E and K370 battery-electric vehicles, which are all available for order. The vehicles are designed for local pickup and delivery, drayage, and short regional haul applications. The overall program has recorded more than 100,000 mi. of on-the-road testing and operation.
For more information, visit www.kenworth.com.
Kenworth and Toyota Motor North America are collaborating on a program to develop a total of 10 zero emissions Kenworth T680 FCEVs with the Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain for service with customers at the Port of Los Angeles. Kenworth became the first company to reach the summit of “America’s Mountain” with a Class 8 fuel cell electric vehicle. The milestone occurred during a Kenworth T680 FCEV zero emissions performance demonstration.
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Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a leader and innovator in the lowbed and extendable trailer industries, has introduced 53 ft. Xcalibur extendable trailers that are California legal.
“We listened to our customers and responded with four 53 ft. California legal models offering a choice of spring or air suspension with tandem or tridem axles,” explained Todd Anderson, VP sales and marketing.
“All Xcalibur trailers are easy to operate, extraordinarily versatile and now legal on California roads.”
The four new Xcalibur extendable models are 53 ft. in the closed position and 90 ft. fully opened. When the trailers are closed and the sliding axles are in their most forward position, the distance between the kingpin and the rear axle center is less than 40 ft., making these trailers legal to operate in the state of California.
Xcalibur is designed for maximum uptime, according to the manufacturer. A cable management system helps protect telescoping air and electrical lines from damage and sliding axles are attached to the trailer in a “Slider Box” so they move together as a unit. For greater strength and durability steel IBeam crossmembers are welded on 12 in. centers. Steel reinforced mainbeams, structural steel siderails and steel front and rear skirts complete the heavyduty design.
For more information, call 800/633-6551 x826 or visit www.fontainetrailer.com
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Felling Enhances Fender Design for EZ-Tilt Trailers
Felling Trailers has released an enhanced fender design for its ground-level loading, EZ-Tilt trailers.
The new EZ-Tilt fender design offers a similar profile to Felling’s drop deck equipment trailer fenders, opening from the top to allow clearance for the wheels when the trailers in lowered to the loading position. The mechanism for lifting the top of the fender is the wheels/tires themselves.
As the axles (rotating torsion axles) rotate, lowering the tilt bed to the ground, the wheels/tires push up against the top of the fender, lifting it and providing the needed clearance. The main body of the fender is constructed out of a heavy gauge material to maintain the structural integrity throughout the trailer’s life.
Key Design Features: • Sleek Profile — The fenders’ lid/top is attached to the fender body using a series of hinges, concealed and protected inside the fender, maintaining a sleek profile. • Dual Spring Action — Each fender is equipped with two springs (one front and one rear) which hold the lid/top closed while the trailer is in the transport position and during transit. Additionally, these springs aid in closing the fender when returning the trailer to the transport position. • Rubber Bumpers — The lid/top of the fender rests on shock-absorbing rubber bumpers that cushion the lid/top and reduce vibration during transit.
For more information, call 800/245-2809 or visit www.felling.com.
