Peterbilt Showcased Advanced Technology At CES 2023

Jan 31, 2023 - 2 years ago

Peterbilt showcased innovation and advanced technology with its battery-electric and autonomous vehicles in the PACCAR booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES, which was held at the beginning of January, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Peterbilt Showcased Advanced Technology At CES 2023 — *Left: Peterbilt Model 579EV. Right: Peterbilt Model 579 Aurora Driver.*

CES is the most influential tech event in the world and serves as an opportunity for global innovators to demonstrate breakthrough technologies.

Peterbilt’s Model 579EV, which delivers zero-emissions performance and features a battery-electric drive system with a 150-mile range that can be recharged in as little as 3 hours was on display at the show. Peterbilt leads the commercial EV industry with the widest lineup of electric vehicles, with three configurations available for regional haul, pickup and delivery and refuse applications. Peterbilt also provides leading services and support for customers adding EVs to their fleets, including a dedicated team to help identify the best configuration for their operations, locate available incentives and choose from the wide selection of PACCAR chargers and infrastructure solutions.

Also on display was the Peterbilt Model 579, equipped with the L4 advanced autonomous Aurora Driver from Aurora Innovation. Aurora’s next-generation sensor suite features powerful high-resolution custom cameras with nearly 360-degree field of view, FirstLight lidar that can instantly track and measure the velocity of moving objects 8.5 seconds faster than traditional lidar, and imaging radar that provides full coverage in challenging weather conditions. Aurora is currently validating the technology through test routes in Texas.

Source: Peterbilt