Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has reinforced its partnership with PACCAR, as they receive a US$ 33 million matching grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), to continue the development of its Class 8 Kenworth and Peterbilt battery electric and fuel cell vehicles, along with its vehicle charging stations.
As part of this program, Schneider Electric will provide the electric vehicle infrastructure design and microgrid resiliency, in order to support the PACCAR SuperTruck 3 program, for heavy and medium duty trucks in the United States of America (USA) and Canada.
SuperTruck initiative to enhance truck freight efficiency
The SuperTruck initiative was launched in 2009, by the U.S. Department of Energy
The SuperTruck initiative was launched in 2009, by the U.S. Department of Energy, to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency. PACCAR successfully developed the state-of-the-art Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles, in the earlier SuperTruck and SuperTruck 2 programs.
By leveraging strengths with microgrid and digital energy technology, Schneider Electric will help PACCAR to deliver power systems solutions, which benefit their customers and the environment at large.
Catering to evolving electrification needs of fleets
Kevin Self, the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Strategy, Business Development & Government Relations at Schneider Electric, said “As the federal government continues to place a greater emphasis on infrastructure modernization and digitalization, this grant will help us build the foundation to meet the evolving electrification needs of fleets and truck operators.”
Kevin Self adds, “We are excited to join the SuperTruck 3 program to develop the required electric charging infrastructure, to support PACCAR’s electric trucks program now and into the future.”
SuperTruck 3 initiative to develop zero emissions trucks
The SuperTruck 3 initiative is a U.S. Department of Energy initiative to develop state-of-the-art zero emissions medium- and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR received a US$ 33 million matching grant for the highly selective program.
John Rich, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at PACCAR, said “The SuperTruck 3 award underscores PACCAR’s industry leadership in zero emissions commercial vehicles.”