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  • Peterbilt Battery-Electric Refuse Model 520EV - Announces Record Production of Model 520

    Peterbilt Motors Company is displayed its battery-electric Model 520EV, a low-cab forward vehicle for the refuse industry, during the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

    “The Model 520EV is leading the charge in battery-electric vehicles for refuse operations,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Inc Vice President.  “Demonstrator units have been operating on residential and commercial routes, working a full day on a single charge, and charging overnight.  Our customers have been very impressed with the 520EV’s quiet operation, low maintenance cost and overall performance,” Skoog said.  “We are excited that customers can begin to take delivery of the Model 520EV next year.”

    The Model 520EV is powered by a Meritor/TransPower Energy Storage Subsystem with a total storage capacity of 308 kWh.  It is driven by a TransPower Mid-Ship Motor Drive Subsystem with up to 430 HP, features a range of about 100 miles and a four-hour charge time.

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    Feb 4, 2020 - 6 years ago

  • Peterbilt Honored As Top Workplace For Women By Women In Trucking

    Peterbilt Motors Company has been recognized by Women In Trucking as a top workplace for women in the transportation industry.

     “Peterbilt is committed to championing the development of women leaders and cultivating a diverse workforce. We are honored to receive recognition from Women In Trucking for our efforts,” said Jason Skoog, PACCAR Vice President and Peterbilt General Manager.

    This is the second time Peterbilt has received the award, which promotes the accomplishments of companies that are focused on the employment of women in the trucking and transportation fields.

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    Feb 4, 2020 - 6 years ago

  • Volvo Buses Receives Order For 60 High-Capacity Electric Buses From Malmö

    Volvo Buses has signed yet another large order for electrified buses. Nobina has placed an order for 60 high-capacity electric buses which will enter service in Malmö next year.

    “It is immensely gratifying to receive yet another significant order for electric buses. In a short space of time we have taken orders for 220 electric buses from two of Sweden’s largest cities. This shows that electric buses are already a viable solution for cities that want public transport with long-term sustainability – buses that make concrete improvements to the environment. What is more, electromobility creates entirely new opportunities for urban planning and improves flexibility for cities that want to bring public transport closer to where people actually live and work,” says Håkan Agnevall, President of Volvo Buses.

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    Feb 4, 2020 - 6 years ago

  • Centennial College Dedicates Centre For Aerospace And Aviation To Bombardier, Celebrates Donation Of A Global 7500 Flight Test Vehicle

    • Centennial College renames their centre for aerospace to The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation
    • Following donation of a CRJ200 aircraft in 2019, Bombardier donates “The Architect” Global 7500 flight test vehicle
    • Announcements reinforce Bombardier’s partnership with Centennial, further to R&D investment commitments

    Following a decade of close collaboration in support of aerospace education, skills training and research and development, Centennial College is pleased to announce today that it is renaming its Centre for Aerospace and Aviation at Downsview Park to “The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation” and is receiving a Bombardier Global 7500 flight test vehicle for training purposes.

    “As the global demand for aerospace technicians and technologists continues to grow, the strategic advantage of Bombardier and Centennial’s relationship is only amplified,” says Dr. Craig Stephenson, President and CEO, Centennial College. “The commitment of both partners not only aims to support the increasing labour demands of the sector, but also bolsters Ontario’s and Canada’s leadership position in a competitive global sector.”

    Known as “The Architect”, the Bombardier Global 7500 business jet (serial number 70004) was the fourth Flight Test Vehicle (FTV4) of the program and was used for interior validation testing. Since its maiden flight on September 28, 2017, the aircraft accumulated approximately 731 flight hours.

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    Feb 4, 2020 - 6 years ago

  • 8,100 Jobs Expected From $2B Investment Increase

    The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers expects investment in oil and gas will be $25.4 billion this year – up $2 billion from 2019.

    Since being elected, government has focused on attracting investment and sending a strong message that Alberta is open for business. Initiatives such as the Job Creation Tax Cut and special production allowance on crude oil are spurring investment in Alberta’s energy sector. 

    “I am extremely pleased to see capital investment beginning to return to our province. Government is taking concrete steps to show that Alberta is open for business and results like this prove our plan is working. This increased investment of $2 billion will support approximately 8,100 jobs here in Alberta and 3,700 jobs in the rest of Canada. Alberta’s energy industry already provides more than 533,000 jobs across the country.”

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    Feb 4, 2020 - 6 years ago

  • Peterbilt Selects Meritor as Primary Supplier of Integrated Battery Electric Systems for Models 579EV and 520EV

    Peterbilt Motors Company announced that they have entered into an agreement with Meritor to be the non-exclusive supplier of electric powertrains for their heavy duty Models 579EV and 520EV battery electric vehicles.

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    Feb 3, 2020 - 6 years ago

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