Peterbilt and Kenworth, both subsidiaries of global original equipment manufacturer PACCAR Inc., have announced expansions of their zero-emission vehicle portfolios with the introduction of multiple medium-duty electric truck models. The simultaneous announcements Tuesday are part of a larger commitment by both companies to provide zero-emission solutions across various applications, from regional delivery to vocational configurations. Denton, Texas-based Peterbilt unveiled three new electric vehicle models — the 536EV, 537EV and 548EV — designed to address specific customer needs in the medium-duty segment. These new offerings feature zero tailpipe emissions while incorporating the latest safety technologies. The 536EV and 537EV target regional delivery and service applications, while the Class 8 548EV supports 4×2 tractors and vocational configurations with power takeoffs, such as dump trucks. These models feature distinctive exterior styling with blue-accented crown and grille elements, alongside EV-exclusive panels on the hood sides. window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []}; googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.defineSlot(‘/21776187881/FW-Responsive-Main_Content-Slot1’, [[300, 100], [320, 50], [728, 90], [468, 60]], ‘div-gpt-ad-1709668545404-0’).defineSizeMapping(gptSizeMaps.banner1).addService(googletag.pubads()); googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); googletag.pubads().collapseEmptyDivs(); googletag.enableServices(); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-1709668545404-0′); }); “Optimized for the demands of the medium-duty segment, the next generation of Peterbilt electric vehicles deliver excellent efficiency, rapid charging and versatile configurations elevating customer productivity across a wide range of applications,” said Erik Johnson, Peterbilt’s assistant general manager for sales and marketing. The Peterbilt models feature an EV-specific 15-inch digital driver display, SmartLINQ integration, configurable powertrain settings and cabin preconditioning. Kirkland, Washington-based Kenworth simultaneously announced its own medium-duty battery-electric trucks: the T280E, T380E and T480E. These Class 6-8 models are designed for…
