Kenworth Trucking, which is a unit of Paccar Inc have announced that they are going to collaborate with Meritor Inc on electrical powertrain developments. They are going to do this for their T680E models that have an 8-battery electric setup. The electric truck will have a short-hood day cab in a tractor configuration. It's also going to have a 4x2 and a 6x4 axle. This truck is going to offer a range of 100-150 miles but this does depend on the application.
The initial production of the Kenworth is going to begin in the fourth quarter and it's going to ramp up during the year 2021. The general manager for Kenworth has stated in a release that he is going to do everything he can to make sure that the right people get access to the vehicle and all of its capabilities. At the end of the day, he understands the trucking industry more than anyone and he is also very experienced in driver recruitment Ireland as well. Those who work in a driving agency Ireland or those who are seeking driving jobs Ireland will know how important it is to have a truck that can effectively keep up with the demands of a commercial market. This truck is going to do just that. It's also going to be an aftermarket solution for the industrial market. Kenworth have US retail sales of around 51,229 and they produced trucks that go between classes 5 and 8. 82% of these trucks that were produced are in Class 8.
Of course, the company have certainly come far and they are doing everything they can to make sure that they stand out from the rest. They are producing trucks that are of a high-calibre and this is all helping them to be the best that they can be.