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Kenworth Expands Hybrid Offerings, Introduces New T370 Class 7 Hybrid Tractor Targeted at Local Haul Applications

Posted on September 24, 2008

The T370 hybrid. Kenworth Truck Company has introduced a new Kenworth T370 Class 7 diesel-electric hybrid tractor for local haul applications, including beverage, general freight, and grocery distribution. Kenworth, a division of PACCAR, already offers a T270 Class 6 hybrid-electric truck. Peterbilt, also part of PACCAR, also offers its version of the T270, the Model 335.(Earlier post.)Both the T270 and T370 share the same hybrid drive system, developed by Eaton. The Kenworth T370 tractor is powered by the PACCAR 6.7-liter PX-6 engine, which is rated at 300 hp (224 kW) at 2,600 rpm, with 620 l...

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