Kenworth shows T680E electric semi with 150-mile range at CES 2022:
After experimenting with hybrid and hydrogen-powered prototypes, Kenworth unveiled an electric version of its T680 truck called T680E at CES 2022. It's not the company's first battery-powered hauler, but it's the biggest and heaviest member of the range by a wide margin.
Kenworth notes that it designed its latest EV for pickup and delivery, regional hauling, and drayage applications. Specifications are relatively vague, but the Meritor-sourced powertrain delivers 536 horsepower of continuous power, 670 horsepower of peak power, and 1,623 pound-feet of torque. The T680E has a 65-mph top speed, which is the speed limit for semis in some states, and its estimated range checks in at 150 miles.
Nothing about the Class 8 T680E displayed at CES suggests that it's electric; design cues like a long front end with a bright, upright grille make it look like a diesel-powered model. Many of the drivetrain's electronics are tucked under the hood. It will initially be available either as a tractor or as a straight truck and both configurations will offer users a day cab and a 6x4 axle configuration.
Like the K370E and the K270E, which are Class 7 and Class 6 trucks, respectively, the T680E can be plugged into stations built by PACCAR Parts whose output ranges from 20 to 350 kilowatts. Fleet operators can work directly with PACCAR Parts to design a network that suits their needs; some might require one station that charges the truck overnight, while others could need a dozen quick chargers.
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