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Kenworth plans fuel cell truck production in 2025
May 02, 2023
By
Mike Brezonick
Kenworth announced it will begin production of its Class 8 zero
emissions T680 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), powered by
Toyota fuel cell technology. Initial customer deliveries are planned
for 2024 with serial production planned in 2025. Kenworth dealers in
the United States and Canada are now accepting deposits for the first
of these T680 FCEV builds.
Kenworth said it collaborated closely with Toyota Motor North America,
Inc. to integrate Toyota’s latest advancements in hydrogen fuel cell
technology into its flagship T680 on-highway truck. The T680 FCEV has
a range of up to 450 miles, depending upon driving conditions.
Kenworth announced that its T680 fuel cell truck will begin serial
production in 2024. (Photo: Kenworth)
“The T680 FCEV was engineered to offer one of the longest driving
ranges of any zero emissions trucks on the market,” said Kevin Baney,
Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice president. “With quick
refueling, this broadens our zero-emission product offering to include
round-the-clock operations in regional haul and demonstrates FCEV
potential for long haul.”
The truck is equipped with Toyota’s 310 kW Dual Motor Assembly,
capable of providing 415 hp continuously at a maximum payload of
82,000 lb. (GCWR), and the Toyota Gen 2 Dual Fuel Cell Module.
Electricity generated by the fuel cell is stored in 200 kWh batteries
and 58.8 kg of gaseous hydrogen is stored in six cylinders positioned
behind the cab.
“After years of research and development with Toyota and product
testing the T680 FCEV in real-world operations, it’s an exciting time
in Kenworth’s history to bring this technologically advanced truck to
market,”
Last year, Kenworth and Toyota completed a joint pilot program at the
Port of Los Angeles, where Kenworth customers operated 10 prototype
T680 FCEVs in a real-world setting. The program’s success laid the
foundation for Kenworth and Toyota engineers to develop the T680 FCEV
that is the focus of the commercialization plans.
“Toyota is excited to take the next step in this joint effort with
Kenworth to provide a zero-emission powertrain kit to its customers,”
said Matt Stich, general manager Fuel Cell Solutions, Toyota Motor
North America. “This proven hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric
technology will allow commercial customers to help reduce carbon and
operate more sustainably.”
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