Truck Technology

Truck Technology

PAVING THE ROAD AHEAD - INDUSTRY LEADING INNOVATION

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PAVING THE ROAD AHEAD - INDUSTRY LEADING INNOVATION

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ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS. EXPEDITE REPAIRS. STREAMLINE COMMUNICATION.

Running your business just became a whole lot easier, more productive, more efficient and more profitable.

The benefits of TruckTech+ begin before your vehicle ever enters the service bay. Kenworth’s innovative remote diagnostics technology helps you diagnose and solve potential problems — before they impact your operation. Standard on every new Class 8 Kenworth the system delivers:

  • TruckTech+ Over-The-Air is a software update system that helps you keep your trucks running with the latest engine software version – safely and securely over-the-air. This will help you optimize truck performance and maximize uptime across your fleet.
  • Once in the shop, PACCAR’s proprietary “diagnostic reasoning” engine helps technicians accelerate
    fault guidance and diagnostics — the first time.
  • Instant notification of actionable engine and aftertreatment fault information so you can make decisions in real time

TruckTech+ Over The Air Brochure

INNOVATIVE FEATURES THAT CAN HELP DRIVERS IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL DRIVING PERFORMANCE.

Kenworth’s Driver technology suite is all about getting you further down the road with fewer fuel stops by helping your drivers do their best work with tools such as predictive cruise control. In the incremental business of saving fuel, superior aerodynamics will only get you so far. Of all the variables that contribute to an efficient operation, how well a truck can be driven is still the one factor that matters most. And that’s what the Kenworth’s Driver technology suite is all about — getting you further down the road with fewer fuel stops by helping your drivers do their best work.

Adaptive Cruise Control - Adaptive cruise control can make driving trucks safer and less fatiguing. Integrated with your normal cruise control system, ACC “reads” traffic conditions via front-facing radar sensor and modulates the throttle and the brakes to keep your truck at a pre-set distance from the vehicle in front of it. Then, when the road is clear, the system will re-accelerate the vehicle back to the set speed.

Collision Mitigation - Adaptive cruise control can make driving trucks safer and less fatiguing. Integrated with your normal cruise control system, ACC “reads” traffic conditions via front-facing radar sensor and modulates the throttle and the brakes to keep your truck at a pre-set distance from the vehicle in front of it. Then, when the road is clear, the system will re-accelerate the vehicle back to the set speed.

Lane Departure Warning - 
Kenworth’s lane departure warning system helps combat lane drift due to fatigue and distractions. The system continually monitors the truck’s location related to lane markings and automatically emits a distinctive audible warning whenever an unintended lane change (unsignaled) is detected — alerting the driver to make a correction.

Side Object Detection - 
The side object detection system continuously monitors a truck’s blind spots and provides the driver with audible and visual alerts when an object or vehicle has entered these zones — invaluable when making a lane change or negotiating tight delivery sites.

Driver Performance Assistant - 
Standard on every Kenworth with a PACCAR MX-13 engine, the Driver Performance Assistant module monitors and scores driving technique in real-time — encouraging behavior that supports better fuel economy and longer brake life. The system coaches improvements by showing drivers how to best optimize the truck’s performance — by coasting longer, utilizing the engine brake, anticipating the road ahead and braking with less force.

Predictive Cruise Control - 
This option alone delivers up to a 2 percent improvement in fuel economy, especially if you operate in rolling hills. Unlike standard cruise control which maintains a set speed regardless of the terrain, Predictive Cruise Control employs GPS and 3D digital map technology to anticipate changes in grade up to a mile ahead. Using those inputs, the technology automatically modifies the standard cruise control response in order to maximize fuel economy.

Predictive Neutral Coast -  
When paired with an automated manual transmission (AMT), Predictive Cruise Control is integrated with the neutral coast function of the transmission to further enhance fuel economy. Predictive Neutral Coast uses GPS inputs to anticipate when to shift into neutral as the truck approaches and descends hills. During a descent, the system allows the transmission to predict when to re-engage the powertrain and use the engine brake to control speed. As the truck approaches the bottom of the hill and depletes its rolling momentum, the Predictive Cruise Control function kicks in once again, using GPS and velocity inputs to maintain speed.

THE BENEFITS IN FUEL SAVINGS, REDUCED MAINTENANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND DRIVER SATISFACTION CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL.

Kenworth’s factory-installed, battery based no-idle system is designed to help long-haul fleets in hot and cold climates to reduce idling time and fuel usage without compromising performance. As a split system, Kenworth’s factory installed option provides one of the smallest footprints in the industry, allowing for maximum storage under the bunk. It also features on-board diagnostics, full automatic temperature control in A/C and heating modes, a digital LCD display that makes it easier for drivers to control the unit, and provides battery monitoring capabilities.


IDLE MANAGEMENT

Features on-board diagnostics, full automatic temperature control in A/C and heating modes, a digital LCD display that makes it easier for drivers to control the unit, and provides battery monitoring capabilities.


POWER & STARTING SOLUTIONS

The benefits in fuel savings, reduced maintenance, environmental compliance and driver satisfaction can be substantial.




AUTO START/STOP

Kenworth’s power management system is designed to help you minimize idle time without compromising performance. The benefits in fuel savings, reduced maintenance, environmental compliance and driver satisfaction can be substantial.


ULTRA CAPACITOR STARTING SOLUTION

The ultracapacitor-based engine start module (ESM) provides dedicated power to start the truck, freeing system batteries to concentrate on powering everything else.

SLEEPER POWER PACKAGE

Kenworth’s optional 1800 watt inverter lets you plug into shore power to run hotel loads while charging the batteries. Available with 52 and 76-inch sleepers, the inverter is mounted under the bunk on the rear wall to maintain unobstructed access to the toolbox.

A MORE PRODUCTIVE AND INTELLIGENT SOLUTION TO STAY CONNECTED.

Introducing NAV+ HD, an in-dash display designed specifically for life on the road. Consider it your personal assistant. With a simple touch to the high-resolution 7-inch color screen – or a spoken command – you have direct access to a full range of valuable and productive features: Truck-specific navigation, roadside assistance, vehicle data, hands-free phoning, audio controls (including satellite radio, AM/FM/CD/MP3/USB/Bluetooth), blind-spot camera inputs and the internet.

NAV+ HD

When you’re keeping one eye on the road and the other on your bottom line, it pays to invest in systems that help you work smarter...get things done faster...connect with the right people...keep you on track...and just plain make it more fun – and less tiring – to do your job.


CONTROL CENTER

NAV+ HD puts state-of-the-art truck navigation, plus... communication and entertainment technologies at your fingertips – delivering a comprehensive set of valuable solutions designed specifically for the trucking industry. Control central is a bright, high-resolution 7-inch touch screen offering intuitive and direct access to all functions.





CAMERA SYSTEM

NAV+ HD makes adding a camera system quick and easy. Real-time screen views for up to four cameras are directly and instantly accessible.



VIRTUAL GAUGES

Multiple virtual gauges provide current information on truck operation. Oil temperature, transmission temperature, manifold boost, present and average fuel economy, DPF status and engine.



BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY

NAV+ HD integrates Bluetooth wireless technology with an in-cab microphone and speaker. Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free.

INTRODUCING KENWORTH'S ZERO EMISSION, BATTERY ELECTRIC TRUCKS

As you look for ways to meet increasingly stringent restrictions on noise and emissions, we have the solutions. Built on popular – and proven – platforms, medium duty and Class 8 models combine fully-integrated, state-of-the-art zero emissions powertrains with superior visibility, maneuverability and driver comfort.


T680E: BATTERY ELECTRIC

The Class 8 Kenworth T680E is designed for pickup and delivery applications, initially available as a day cab tractor or straight truck.

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K270E & K370E: BATTERY ELECTRIC

Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric trucks deliver up to a 200 mile range with zero emissions.

 Learn More About the K270E/K380E


CHARGING SOLUTIONS

PACCAR is collaborating with Faith Technologies and Schneider Electric to provide charging infrastructure solutions for customers.


FUTURE POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGY

The hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain combines hydrogen gas and air to produce electricity, with water as the only emissions byproduct.

INNOVATIVE FEATURES THAT CAN HELP DRIVERS IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL DRIVING PERFORMANCE.

Kenworth’s Driver technology suite is all about getting you further down the road with fewer fuel stops by helping your drivers do their best work with tools such as predictive cruise control. In the incremental business of saving fuel, superior aerodynamics will only get you so far. Of all the variables that contribute to an efficient operation, how well a truck can be driven is still the one factor that matters most. And that’s what the Kenworth’s Driver technology suite is all about — getting you further down the road with fewer fuel stops by helping your drivers do their best work.


Features Include:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Collision Mitigation
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Side Object Detection
  • Driver Performance Assistant
  • Predictive Cruise Control
  • Predictive Neutral Coast


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It’s been shown that up to 80 percent of every service event consists of poor or slow communications and processes — lost time, effort and assets that could be better utilized moving your business ahead.

View the TruckTech+ Brochure for more information.

TruckTech+ Brochure