The United States Secretary of Energy awarded Cummins $39 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop their SuperTruck project in conjunction with Peterbilt. The goal of the SuperTruck program initiated by the DOE is to improve long-haul Class 8 vehicle freight efficiency through advanced and highly efficient engine systems and vehicle technologies that also meet prevailing emissions and Class 8 tractor-trailer vehicle safety and regulatory requirements.
“We believe our track record of purposeful innovation, leading quality and fuel efficient engineering provides Peterbilt and Cummins the best opportunity to make the SuperTruck project a commercially viable reality,” said Bill Jackson, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. “We are proud to partner with companies such as Cummins, Eaton, Delphi, Modine, Bridgestone and U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. that are dedicated to advancing technologies to meet future energy needs.”
The SuperTruck project will develop and demonstrate a highly efficient and clean diesel engine, an advanced waste heat recovery system, a fuel cell auxiliary power unit to reduce engine idling on an aerodynamic Peterbilt tractor and trailer combination. The SuperTruck will result in a fuel-efficient, low emissions diesel engine that achieves a significant fuel economy improvement over current diesel technology.
