PETERBILT ADDS CNG OPTION FOR MODELS 579, 567

This week at the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS), Peterbilt announced that CNG configurations will be available for its two newest vehicles—the on-highway Model 579 and the vocational Model 567. Both vehicles will be available with the Cummins- Westport ISX12G Engine. Peterbilt showcased a CNG version of its Model 579 equipped with a back-of-cab storage system (with a 123 DGE capacity, although single or dual frame rail mounted systems can reach 170 or 216 DGE combined. Peterbilt says the CNG configurations of Models 579 and 567 are best suited for short and regional haul, refuse and construction applications. CNG configurations of these models will be in production later this year. For more information, visit www.peterbilt.com.