KENWORTH SUPERTRUCK 2

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Kenworth invented the aero truck with the T600 and the trend continues to the most aerodynamic production truck yet, the T680. The SuperTruck 2 was developed over a 6-year period as part of a collaboration with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck program, designed to challenge truck makers with improving freight efficiency using a diesel engine as the main power source.

RESULTS

136% Freight Efficiency Improvement
12 MPG Average
Record 55.7% Engine Efficiency
7,100 LB Combination Weight Reduction
48% Aero Improvement

FEATURES

PACCAR MX-11 Engine
PACCAR TX-12 Transmission
48V Mild Hybrid System
Center Driver
Digital Mirror System
Reverse Splayed Chassis

PACCAR Hybrid Powertrain

The powertrain is based on a diesel platform utilizing the PACCAR MX-11 engine combined with the TX-12 transmission and a 48 volt electric motor for an efficient heavy-duty mild hybrid system.