Kenworth recently announced that Knight-Swift Transportation has ordered a zero emissions Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicle.The company’s T680E will be operated under a 3-year lease through PACCAR Financial. Designed for pickup and delivery, regional haul and drayage applications, the T680E is available as a day cabs as either a tractor or straight truck in a 6×4 axle configuration. The new model is offered in 54,000 lb. and 82,000 lb gross vehicle weight ratings.The Kenworth T680E is equipped with 536 hp continuous power and up to 670 hp peak power and 1,623 lb-ft of torque and has a top speed of 70 mph. The zero emissions vehicle has an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on application. The T680E uses the industry standard SAE CCS1 charge port and can be fully charged in approximately three hours. Kenworth’s Class 8 battery electric vehicle features Meritor’s Blue Horizon 14Xe tandem electric powertrain with smooth shifting and operation.In addition to the T680E, the current comprehensive Kenworth “Driving to Zero Emissions” program features the medium duty Kenworth K270E and K370E battery electric vehicles, which also are available for order. Kenworth battery electric vehicles are designed for local pickup and delivery, drayage, and short regional haul applications.
Kenworth recently announced that Knight-Swift Transportation has ordered a zero emissions Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicle.The company’s T680E will be operated under a 3-year lease through PACCAR Financial. Designed for pickup and delivery, regional haul and drayage applications, the T680E is available as a day cabs as either a tractor or straight truck in a 6×4 axle configuration. The new model is offered in 54,000 lb. and 82,000 lb gross vehicle weight ratings.The Kenworth T680E is equipped with 536 hp continuous power and up to 670 hp peak power and 1,623 lb-ft of torque and has a top speed of 70 mph. The zero emissions vehicle has an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on application. The T680E uses the industry standard SAE CCS1 charge port and can be fully charged in approximately three hours. Kenworth’s Class 8 battery electric vehicle features Meritor’s Blue Horizon 14Xe tandem electric powertrain with smooth shifting and operation.In addition to the T680E, the current comprehensive Kenworth “Driving to Zero Emissions” program features the medium duty Kenworth K270E and K370E battery electric vehicles, which also are available for order. Kenworth battery electric vehicles are designed for local pickup and delivery, drayage, and short regional haul applications.
