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PACCAR, Toyota to Sell Fuel Cell Trucks in 2024
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PACCAR* and Toyota Motor North America (NYSE:TM) announced today an expansion of their joint efforts to develop and produce zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks powered by Toyota’s next-generation hydrogen fuel cell modules.
The expanded agreement supports ongoing development and sale of zero-emission versions of the Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 models with Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain kit. Initial North American customer deliveries are planned for 2024. (CARB Approves Toyota HD Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Kit)
“Having worked extensively with the Toyota team, we are confident that our combined efforts can deliver industry leading FCEV trucks with all the quality, reliability and aftermarket support that Kenworth and Peterbilt customers depend upon. This partnership further expands PACCAR’s industry-leading lineup of zero emissions vehicles that enhance customers’ operational efficiency and reduce their environmental impact,” said John Rich, PACCAR chief technology officer.
PACCAR and Toyota have collaborated on FCEV truck development for the past several years, including a successful pilot program which deployed ten Kenworth T680 FCEV trucks at the Port of Los Angeles. The pilot provided both Kenworth and Toyota with real-world feedback that further enhanced the performance and range of the vehicle. Designed for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles, Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit was recently awarded the Zero Emission Powertrain certification by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Toyota will begin assembly of the modules in the United States in late 2023. (CARB Mandates Zero-Emission Medium, Heavy-Duty Vehicles)
*PACCAR designs, manufactures, sells and supports light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.