Peterbilt Motors Company has announced a new powertrain option for several of its natural gas vehicles. This new option will provide customers with an automated transmission and 100% natural gas engine that can be powered by either LNG or CNG.
The Eaton UltraShift PLUS and Cummins Westport ISX12 G are available for Peterbilt’s Models 579, 567, 384 and 365. The powertrain option is available in the 13-speed MHP and 10-speed LAS series and the 11.9 litre Cummins Westport ISX12 G is available up to 400 hp and 1450 lb.-ft. of torque.
Robert Woodall, Peterbilt’s Director of Sales and Marketing , said: “The addition of this powertrain option to our natural gas vehicle lineup expands the versatility and range of our already industry-leading breadth of natural gas vehicles.”
Adapted from press release by Callum O'Reilly