MarketBook Peterbilt Blog Archive

    Peterbilt 520EV Garbage Trucks Help Anchorage Cut Carbon Emissions
    Posted On: April 16, 2024
    The Department of Solid Waste Services in Anchorage, Alaska, recently purchased two Peterbilt 520EV electric refuse trucks with 670 maximum horsepower capable of emptying 1,100 bins on a single charge. ...
    Peterbilt Demonstrates Advanced Technology & Innovation At CES With SuperTruck II
    Posted On: January 11, 2024
    Peterbilt will display its SuperTruck II demonstrator vehicle at CES from January 9 to 12 in the Paccar exhibit located at booth #3501 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. ...
    Peterbilt’s Brand-New Model 589 Blends Iconic Style With Next-Level Comfort
    Posted On: May 15, 2023
    “The Model 589 takes cues from our heritage designs and incorporates essential customer feedback to bring it to life,” says Peterbilt’s Jason Skoog. ...
    Cummins B6.7N Natural Gas Engine Now Available On Peterbilt Model 536 & 537 Trucks
    Posted On: March 31, 2022
    “The introduction of the B6.7N is the latest example of our environmental stewardship and ongoing commitment sustainability, extending our near-zero emissions solutions to more applications,” says Peterbilt Chief Engineer Scott Newhouse. ...
    New Peterbilt 579 With Aurora Driver Showcases Autonomous Capabilities At CES
    Posted On: January 7, 2022
    In what appears to be a glimpse of the future, Peterbilt displayed the first Model 579 truck equipped with Aurora Driver, an autonomous driving system that meets the SAE Level 4 standard, at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. ...
    Peterbilt Showcases New Model 579 & 579EV Trucks At Nashville’s ATA MCE21 Show
    Posted On: October 26, 2021
    Together the 579 and 579EV represent Peterbilt’s most technologically advanced trucks to date. ...
    Medium-Duty Peterbilt 536 A Perfect Fit For Elder Logistics
    Posted On: September 27, 2021
    Peterbilt says the 536’s new design was part of a five-year project based on driver feedback and efforts to develop maximum efficiency and versatility. ...
    Peterbilt Model 567’s New UltraLoft Sleeper Ups The Ante For Comfort & Storage
    Posted On: June 4, 2021
    The PACCAR-owned truck builder says the UltraLoft cab optimizes available space to deliver a more spacious sleep area, 8 feet of headroom, and 70 cubic feet of overall storage. ...
    Peterbilt Introduces Latest Iteration Of Its Model 579 Truck, Featuring New Technologies, New PACCAR Engines & More
    Posted On: February 5, 2021
    Peterbilt also emphasized aerodynamics and comfort with the design of the new Model 579; it features a sloped hood and several aerodynamic components on the outside and a 10% quieter cab and sleeper compartment. ...
    Peterbilt’s Model 579EV Battery-Electric, Zero-Emission Class 8 Truck Reaches Summit Of Pikes Peak Several Times In Three Days
    Posted On: January 14, 2021
    The truck was able to recharge its batteries using regenerative braking while heading back down the mountain, which produced enough energy for a return trip. ...
    Peterbilt Announces Upcoming Availability Of Model 579EV, With Production Starting By Q2 2021
    Posted On: November 9, 2020
    The all-electric day cab truck features thermally controlled Lithium Iron Phosphate battery packs that can be fully charged in around three and a half hours and give the vehicle a maximum range of 150 miles. ...
    10,000th Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft Goes To Long Haul Trucking Of Albertville, Minnesota
    Posted On: October 12, 2020
    The transport company has 32 years of industry experience and a fleet that includes 140 Peterbilt 579s. ...
    Zero-Emission, All-Electric Peterbilt Model 220EV Truck Now Available For Order, Deliveries To Start Later In 2020
    Posted On: August 21, 2020
    The 220EV features an electric motor powered by two battery packs and an onboard charging system; it has a maximum range of 200 miles and can be fully recharged by a DC fast-charging system in one or two hours. ...
    Phoenix-Based Fresh Freight Relies On Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft Fleet To Keep Food Fresh Over The Long Haul
    Posted On: July 13, 2020
    The food transportation specialist sticks with the Peterbilt brand and this specific model because it helps recruit drivers and ultimately results in better service for the customer. ...
    Peterbilt Highlights Vocational Trucks At The Work Truck Show In Indianapolis
    Posted On: March 10, 2020
    The truck maker had a number of trucks on hand for the show, including models from its 567, 348, 337, and 220 series. ...
    Peterbilt Highlights 579EV, 220EV, and 520EV Electric Vehicles At NACV Show 2019
    Posted On: November 8, 2019
    Peterbilt showcased three electric vehicles based on its 579, 220, and 520 trucks on display at this year’s North American Commercial Vehicle Show. ...
    A Closer Look At Load King’s New Voyager I, Voyager II & Voyager P Truck Bodies
    Posted On: June 25, 2019
    Load King launched its Voyager lineup of truck bodies back in October 2018, three years after becoming a part of the Custom Truck One Source family. ...
    Peterbilt Has The Floor At WasteExpo 2018
    Posted On: April 25, 2018
    A trio of trucks from the company’s refuse lineup are on display through the end of the show, which wraps up today in Las Vegas. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 25/06/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Kawasaki Updates Ninja ZX-10R Style & Tech For 2026
    Posted 16/06/2026
    Kawasaki recently announced that updates it previewed late last year are live now throughout the ZX-10R superbike family. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Honda Pioneer 1000 Marks 10 Years With Complete Overhaul
    Posted 02/04/2026
    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Pioneer 1000, Honda gave the side-by-side a complete overhaul and three trim options, one of which is the first to feature a standard, fully enclosed HVAC cab. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    John Deere 1 Series Compact Utility Tractors Get 2027 Redesign With Improved Comfort & Serviceability
    Posted 24/02/2026
    John Deere recently unveiled the new 1 Series compact utility tractor line, redesigned for the 2027 model year with new options, including an HVAC cab on select models, ergonomic upgrades, and easier maintenance. ...
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    2026 Honda Talon 1000 Sport UTV Lineup Includes 1000R Models Featuring Larger Tires
    Posted 23/02/2026
    The 2-seat Talon 1000R Fox Live Valve and the 4-seat 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve now come standard with 30-inch tires, improving performance in rougher, more technical riding conditions. ...
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    Case IH Debuts Farmall 35A & 40A Compact Tractors At National Ag Shows
    Posted 19/02/2026
    Designed for versatility, efficiency, and operator comfort, Case IH’s Farmall 35A and 40A tractors feature a wide step-through platform, ergonomic controls, and a cushioned seat for long workdays. ...
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    Kuhn’s High-Capacity 9600 Folding Grain Drill: More Planting, Less Filling
    Posted 13/02/2026
    Kuhn’s new 9600 folding mechanical grain drill for small grains and cover crops offers 3.43 bu/ft capacity, simple rate changes, multiple row spacings, and consistent seed placement in varied fields. ...
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