Peterbilt's complete line of hybrid products are eligible for United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants of up to 25 percent of the total quoted vehicle cost.

Eaton Corporation, hybrid system developer, will collaborate with customers to submit applications to receive consideration for available Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant discounts. Peterbilt hybrid customers must complete a non-binding letter of intent to purchase and customer application form to become eligible for the grant. Additional federal tax credits of up to $12,000 and state and municipal funding may also be available to offset the hybrid equipment costs further.

The grant is available for regional, state and local governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, municipalities, and public and private companies that operate on behalf of these entities.

Peterbilt Hybrid vehicles eligible for the discount include the Model 330 Hybrid Electric, Model 335 Hybrid Electric and Model 320 Hydraulic Launch Assist.

Peterbilt Hybrid Vehicles Eligible for Discount

Peterbilt’s Model 330 Hybrid Electric meets the needs of a wide variety of medium duty applications, and is ideal for lease, rental and all van body applications. The Model 330 Hybrid is simple and cost-efficient to operate and is designed for serviceability, providing a virtually trouble-free lifespan. The Model 330 Hybrid is available with a 26,000-pound GVW rating, and can also be configured for non-CDL operation with hydraulic brakes for a greater range of driver options. At the heart of this versatile Class 6 vehicle is a lightweight, all-aluminum cab and an ergonomic interior designed for comfort and productivity. The integration of the Eaton Hybrid Drive System and the 260-horsepower PACCAR PX-6 engine delivers up to 860 ft-lbs of torque.

Peterbilt’s medium duty Model 335 Hybrid Electric features distinctive styling, enhanced performance and serviceability, and the efficiency of the hybrid system. Available in a Class 7 truck or tractor configuration, the versatile Model 335 Hybrid is a strong performer in a wide array of applications including inter- and inner-city pickup and delivery, fire and rescue, beverage, municipal and refuse.

Peterbilt’s low-cab-forward Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, for vocational stop-and-go applications such as refuse collection, utilizes HLA technology developed by Eaton Corporation exclusively for PACCAR. The system captures the trucks kinetic energy during braking to assist in launching and accelerating the vehicle. Testing has proven a significant improvement in fuel economy, and indicated the potential to reduce annual brake re-alignment services by 50 percent annually.