Results
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136% Freight Efficiency Improvement
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12 MPG Average
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Record 55.7% Engine Efficiency
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7,100 LB Combination Weight Reduction
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48% Aero Improvement
Features
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PACCAR MX-11 Engine
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PACCAR TX-12 Transmission
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48V Mild Hybrid System
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Center Driver
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Digital Mirror System
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Reverse Splayed Chassis
PACCAR Hybrid Powertrain
The powertrain is based on a diesel platform utilizing the PACCAR MX-11 engine combined with the TX-12 transmission and a 48 volt electric motor for an efficient heavy-duty mild hybrid system.
Record Engine Efficiency
The Kenworth SuperTruck 2 achieved a record engine efficiency of 55.7% Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE).
The Future with Kenworth Style
Improved fuel efficiency to 12 mpg while reduced the combination weight by more than 7,000 pounds.
Variable Suspension System
Kenworth’s SuperTruck 2 can be raised over rough roads to avoid obstacles, then brought back down when running over smoother interstates.
Average 12 MPG
The sleekness means a 48% reduction in drag as compared to Kenworth’s baseline vehicle.
Cameras Mounted to Cheat the Wind
The integrated digital mirror system enables enhanced rearview monitoring, with trailer tracking capability and night vision enhancements.
Kenworth's Aero Legacy Lives On
SuperTruck 2 represents Kenworth's innovation to ensure that this company's future and our customers' needs remain at the forefront.
Step Inside
Climbing into the truck is altogether different. The driver-side door has a large opening, and the extendable bottom step supports a stairway-like entry and exit.
Driver Centered Cockpit
Once behind the wheel, drivers have a view like nothing else in the trucking industry.
The Driver's Truck
The center-driver cab features PACCAR’s state-of-the-art 15-inch digital display, with a configurable gauge layout, advanced driver notifications, and a user-friendly menu navigation.
Your Home Away from Home
For a driver’s off hours, Kenworth took the extra step to design a unique sleeper berth with a Murphy bed above the sofa bed, and a tabletop that rotates down.
Unparalleled Visibility
Parabolic windshield and central driver position allow an unparalleled level of visibility.
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Thank You to the U.S. Department of Energy and Our Partners
Kenworth wants to thank the partners under this program who contributed to its success: AVL, Eaton, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Ohio State University.
