Hybrid utility truck offers savings in fuel economy

Dec 12, 2007 12:00 AM

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Model 335 hybrid utility truck features a Terex TC-55 Hi-Ranger body. Truck is powered by PACCAR PX-6 engine (260 hp and 560 lb.-ft. of torque), which regenerates lithium-ion batteries to electrically operate PTO, making it ideal for municipal and utility applications. System can produce up to 40% improvement in fuel efficiency when on-road fuel-economy gain is combined with using the batteries to operate truck body. Peterbilt Motors Co., div. of PACCAR Inc., Denton, Texas

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