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Article: American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use of Class 8 Hybrid Truck.
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- Energy Weekly News
- Article date:
- March 20, 2009
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As part of its on-going effort to reduce its global CO2 footprint and fuel consumption, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (www.honda.com) today became the first company in its industry to introduce a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga. Built for Honda by Peterbilt Motors Company, the Smartway(SM)-certified* Model 386 hybrid truck is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by almost 45 tons per year, as compared to its diesel counterpart.
Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships. The companyEs diesel truck fleet, operated by its truck fleet partner, ...