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Print ArticleKIRKLAND, WA: Kenworth Truck Company brought its no-idle message to Capitol Hill when the Kenworth Clean Power Technology Tour made a recent stop in Washington, D.C.
A Kenworth T660 spent the day on Capitol Hill to demonstrate the Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system to visitors from Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation, the American Trucking Associations and the Truck Manufacturers Association, among others.
“The tour stop was very successful,” notes Bob Christensen, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. “We thought it was important to show the Kenworth Clean Power on Capitol Hill as Congress studies legislation that includes financial incentives for the purchase of anti-idling equipment used in the trucking industry. We especially appreciate the support of Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) in helping to make this visit possible.”
“Their visit creates a buzz on Capitol Hill, not only for their trucks and system, but also by encouraging a bigger picture discussion on the need for cleaner technologies to protect the environment and reduce our dependence on oil,” says Rep. Reichert.
Kenworth Clean Power is in production as a factory-installed option for the aerodynamic Kenworth T660 with 72-inch AeroCab sleeper.
Kenworth Clean Power uses dedicated, advanced deep-cycle batteries that power a thermal storage cooler with 21,000 BTUs of cooling capacity. Once the truck is shut off, a thermostat regulates the desired temperature and a variable speed fan circulates chilled air through a duct located near the bunk.
More information on Kenworth Clean Power is available on Kenworth’s web site at www.kenworth.com.