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Kenworth T680 E

Kenworth T680E eligible for $120,000 CARB HVIP voucher incentive in California

March 3, 2021
According to the company, the zero-emission Kenworth T680E has an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on application and can be fully charged in approximately three hours.

The new Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicle is now available and qualifies for a $120,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The significant financial incentive is offered through the 2021 CARB Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).

For drayage fleets, the Kenworth T680E is eligible for $150,000 vouchers through HVIP as part of CARB’s Project 800 initiative. The new Project 800 initiative aims to support the deployment of zero-emissions trucks serving California ports by setting a goal of 800 zero-emission drayage truck orders in 2021. The increased voucher amount will only be available for a limited time.

According to Kenworth, the T680E provides a true, zero-emissions solution to help fleets and truck operators achieve green program objectives while leveraging the performance, reliability and cab comfort of the T680 on-highway flagship model. The T680E has an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on the application and can be fully charged in approximately three hours.

Designed for pickup and delivery, regional haul, and drayage applications, Kenworth stated that the T680E is initially available as a day cab as either a tractor or straight truck in a 6x4 axle configuration. The new model is offered in 54,000 lb. and 82,000 lb. gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

Kenworth and Meritor have closely collaborated on the T680E development. The Class 8 battery-electric vehicle features Meritor’s Blue Horizon 14Xe tandem electric powertrain with smooth shifting and operation. The T680E is equipped with 536 hp continuous power and up to 670 hp peak power and 1,623 lbs.-ft. of torque and has a top speed of 70 mph.

To receive a voucher, vehicle purchasers and participating dealers must meet all applicable project requirements identified in the HVIP Implementation Manual.

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