Kenworth's new T680 model has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Designation.
Kenworth T680 Earns SmartWay Designation
Kenworth's new T680 model has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Designation
by Staff
June 21, 2012
Kenworth's T680 features a sculpted full-height roof, optimized bumper and hood, full-height side extenders, cab/sleeper-to-fairings closeout panels, chassis fairings extenders and flush-mounted lighting.
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The Kenworth T680 features sculpted full-height roof, optimized bumper and hood, full-height side extenders, cab/sleeper-to-fairings closeout panels, chassis fairings extenders and flush-mounted lighting.
The model is standard with the 12.9-liter Paccar MX engine, which offers a range of 380 horsepower to 485 horsepower and torque up to 1,750 pound feet.
EPA SmartWay Designated tractors are intended for use with 53-foot, box van trailers that are also EPA SmartWay Designated. According to the EPA, a SmartWay tractor-trailer combination may reduce fuel consumption by as much as 18% at highway speeds. Fleets in-use savings will vary based on their specific operations and environment.
The EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership is a collaboration between the EPA and freight industry designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. To receive EPA SmartWay Designation, trucks must offer a full aerodynamic package, including integrated roof fairings, fuel tank side fairings, cab/sleeper side extenders, aerodynamic bumpers and aerodynamic mirrors, low rolling resistance tires, as well as options for reducing extended engine idling.
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