It hopes to lure drivers without a commercial license to try running on electricity instead of diesel fuel.
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.
Will set prices for deliveries of battery powered zero emission trucks by the middle of next year with limited sales by year end.
Peterbilt is offering a discount on the first year of a six year lease on its model 220ev medium duty battery electric truck.
Las vegas peterbilt motors co.
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.
Designed for driver comfort and productivity the model 220ev is ideal for pickup delivery regional haul and food beverage applications.
The 220ev provides customers with a clean efficient operation and a range of up to 200 miles.
He told us that he enjoys the comfort his peterbilt gives him as he travels the nation.
Has unveiled an all electric medium duty truck adding a third model to its emerging electric vehicle lineup.
Now peterbilt becomes the latest truck maker with an all electric class 8 truck program to compete with tesla semi.
The truck maker announced a partnership with meritor and transpower who will.
Peterbilt motors plans to team with suppliers meritor and transpower to build a medium duty electric chassis that could underpin trucks used for regional freight local delivery and garbage.