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US EPA Recognizes PACCAR Environmental Leadership

Pc caption: The soon to be released Kenworth 2008 model T608 with award winning aerodynamic design features.

Bellevue, Washington – PACCAR’s (Nasdaq:PCAR) commitment to producing industry-leading aerodynamic and fuel-efficient vehicles has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay® program.  Kenworth’s T660 and T2000 and Peterbilt’s 386 and 387 models are highlighted as environmental leaders due to their application of aerodynamic packaging in their product designs, including sophisticated roof and fuel tank side fairings, bumpers and mirrors, as well as improved engine efficiency.  SmartWay® compliant vehicles offer customers a 10-20 percent fuel savings, while also lowering greenhouse gas emissions by significantly reducing NOx and particulate matter.

 “PACCAR is pleased to be recognized for its environmental leadership and to partner with the EPA in the development of new technologies for future engine enhancements,” said Tom Plimpton, PACCAR president.  “Kenworth and Peterbilt are the first commercial vehicle manufacturers to have their complete product line compliant with EPA 2007 emissions regulations.  PACCAR is increasing capital expenditures to enhance its leadership in technology, quality and environmental stewardship.” 

Hybrid Technology

In addition to EPA’s SmartWay® recognition, PACCAR has accelerated its environmental leadership, as evidenced by the development of hybrid vehicle technologies.  The innovative Kenworth Clean Power™ and Peterbilt Comfort Class™ cab cooling and heating systems dramatically improve fuel efficiency by eliminating engine use during driver rest periods.  “Customers may receive as much as an eight percent improvement in fuel economy when using these new PACCAR systems,” said Dan Sobic, PACCAR senior vice president.

DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt will begin production of medium-duty hybrid trucks in 2008.  These new vehicles will offer significant fuel economy improvements, particularly in urban and utility applications.  “The hybrid vehicles program targets a 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, which will reduce vehicle operating costs and promote greater environmental stewardship,” said Jim Cardillo, PACCAR executive vice president.

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates.  It also provides financial services and information technology and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

PACCAR shares are listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market, symbol PCAR, and its homepage can be found at www.paccar.com <http://www.paccar.com/> .

PACCAR Australia supplies a complete range of medium and heavy-duty trucks and truck and trailer parts, including the locally designed and manufactured market leader in heavy duty trucks in Australia, Kenworth Trucks, and the range of DAF trucks. Kenworth trucks are designed and built in Australia to meet the world’s toughest applications - a process that also draws upon the engineering and design expertise of the group worldwide, including aspects of the aerodynamic packaging of the T660 design that have been adapted and incorporated into the Australian equivalent, the T608.

For more information on PACCAR Australia see www.paccar.com.au or contact

Neil Willox, Marketing Manager, PACCAR Australia. 

Tel: (03) 9721 1500 Email: neil.willox@paccar.com

Media Contact: Neil Willox (neil.willox@paccar.com)

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