PACCAR and Toyota Expand Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Collaboration to Include Commercialization
May 02 2023 - 02:30PM
Business Wire
PACCAR and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today
announced an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and
produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and
Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel
cell modules. The expanded agreement supports ongoing development
and commercialized zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and
Peterbilt 579 models featuring Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell
powertrain kit, with initial customer deliveries planned for
2024.
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Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 Hydrogen
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PACCAR and Toyota have collaborated on FCEV truck development
for the past several years, including a successful pilot program
which deployed ten Kenworth T680 FCEV trucks at the Port of Los
Angeles. The pilot provided both Kenworth and Toyota with
real-world feedback that further enhanced the performance and range
of the vehicle. Designed for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles,
Toyota's heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit was recently
awarded the Zero Emission Powertrain certification by the
California Air Resources Board (CARB). Toyota will begin assembly
of the modules in the United States in late 2023.
John Rich, PACCAR chief technology officer, commented, “Having
worked extensively with the Toyota team, we are confident that our
combined efforts can deliver industry-leading FCEV trucks with all
of the quality, reliability and aftermarket support that Kenworth
and Peterbilt customers depend upon. This partnership further
expands PACCAR’s industry-leading lineup of zero emissions vehicles
that enhance customers’ operational efficiency and reduce their
environmental impact.”
“We are excited to work with PACCAR to realize a future where
Toyota’s industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell technology can power
heavy-duty trucks that will travel across highways throughout the
U.S. with zero emissions,” said Christopher Yang, TMNA group vice
president of Business Development. “This innovative technology
enables us to provide our commercial customers with a viable
carbon-neutral option to further their business, while also
contributing to Toyota’s mission to reduce and ultimately eliminate
carbon from the environment.”
About PACCAR
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture
and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty
trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR
also designs and manufactures advanced powertrains, provides
financial services and information technology, and distributes
truck parts related to its principal business.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North
America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility. Toyota directly employs more
than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the
design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and
trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants.
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PACCAR Contact: Ken Hastings ken.hastings@paccar.com
Toyota Contact: Josh Burns Joshua.burns@Toyota.com
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