BELLEVUE, Washington — On Monday, PACCAR announced its partnership with Cummins Inc. to place the first natural gas engines into Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Representatives for the company said the new X15N engine will be specifically designed for heavy-duty trucks.
“PACCAR can help customers achieve their business goals by offering sustainable, affordable power solutions that use proven engine technology and existing infrastructure,” said John Rich, PACCAR’s chief technology officer.
Srikanth Padmanabhan of Cummins Engine Business said, “Importantly for the customer, the X15N will reduce the cost of adopting low emissions technologies for their fleet, and gives them the confidence to do so, built on the strong foundation of more than 30 years of experience with natural gas.”