Paccar has joined forces with ABB, a leading technology company, to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks. Paccar, a renowned manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, has partnered with ABB to develop high-power charging solutions for its customers.
This partnership brings together the expertise of both companies, with ABB providing its advanced charging technology and Paccar leveraging its extensive network of dealerships and customers. The goal is to make electric trucks more accessible and convenient for fleets and operators.
ABB will supply Paccar with its high-power charging systems, which can charge trucks to 80% in just 15 minutes. This rapid charging capability will enable Paccar's customers to quickly replenish their batteries and get back on the road.
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Paccar Partnership
Paccar has tied up with ABB to provide dealers and their customers with a range of charging solutions in North America and Europe.
ABB's charging systems will help optimize fleet charging with high-power, quick charge breaks or lower power, load-managed overnight charging for longer-haul routes and last-mile delivery.
The partnership aims to accelerate e-fleet expansion and adoption as well as reduce carbon and noise emissions in the transportation sector.
ABB's market-leading EV charging technology will be combined with Paccar's zero-emissions truck models, providing customers with industry-leading operating efficiency and environmental benefits.
ABB's charging stations will be available for the entire model range of Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF electric vehicles, with outputs ranging from 20 to 350 kW.
These charging stations can be purchased from Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF dealers, making it convenient for customers to get the charging solutions they need.
ABB and Paccar have a shared vision of electrifying the trucking industry and are committed to delivering safe, smart, and sustainable electrification solutions for fleet charging.
Here are some key benefits of the partnership:
- Accelerated e-fleet expansion and adoption
- Reduced carbon and noise emissions in the transportation sector
- Industry-leading operating efficiency and environmental benefits
- Convenient availability of charging stations through Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF dealers
ABB Partnership
ABB and PACCAR have joined forces to provide advanced charging solutions for electric trucks.
ABB's charging systems will help optimize fleet charging with high-power, quick charge breaks or lower power, load-managed overnight charging for longer haul routes and last mile delivery.
PACCAR's electric vehicles, including Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF CF Electric and LF Electric truck models, require on-demand fast charging for the short dwell times of their fleet routes.
ABB's charging solutions will be available to PACCAR customers and dealers on a global scale.
PACCAR's Chief Technology Officer, John Rich, is pleased to partner with ABB to bring this outstanding solution to their customers and dealers.
ABB's President of E-mobility division, Frank Muehlon, sees tremendous opportunity in electrifying the trucking industry and is committed to delivering safe, smart and sustainable electrification solutions for fleet charging.
ABB's charging stations will range from 20 to 350 kW and will be available for the entire model range of Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF electric vehicles.
ABB has a long history with PACCAR, with the two companies previously working together indirectly through DAF Trucks, which offered charging stations from ABB to its customers in 2021.
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