Kenworth, Meritor partner on T680E electric powertrain development

Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery-electric truckKenworth has announced it will collaborate with Meritor on electric powertrain development for Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicles.

The electric Kenworth T680E will be a short-hood day cab in tractor configurations of 4Ă—2 and 6Ă—4 axles and as a 6Ă—4 axle straight truck. The T680E will offer an operating range between 100 to 150 miles, depending on application, the company says.

“The Kenworth T680E development in collaboration with Meritor is a major advanced technology step in Kenworth’s evolution of zero-emission electric powertrain solutions for our customers,” says Kevin Baney, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice president. “Initial production of the Kenworth T680E is expected to begin in the fourth quarter 2020 and ramp through 2021.”

T.J. Reed, Meritor vice president of Global Electrification, says, “We look forward to working closely with Kenworth to help develop the Kenworth T680E as an important, viable battery-electric answer for the day cab market.”

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