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PETERBILT NEWS Peterbilt Extends Natural Gas Lineup P eterbilt has announced the availability of the new 2013 Cummins Westport ISX12 G natural gas engine for over-the-road, regional and vocational applications. "With growing demand for natural gas engines, we are pleased to add the Cummins ISX12 G to our natural gas lineup," says Darrin Siver, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president. "The pairing of the dedicated natural gas engine with Peterbilt provides customers exceptional fuel economy with an environmentally friendly, domestically sourced fuel that helps lower operating costs." Peterbilt has been providing natural INTRODUCING THE NEW MICHELIN X LINE™ ENERGY D TIRE. ® Copyright ©2012 Michelin North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Michelin Man is a registered trademark of Michelin North America, Inc. A WINNING COMBINATION OF FUEL EFFICIENCY AND TREAD LIFE. ® When it comes to fuel-efficient drive tires, the MICHELIN ® X ® Line ™ Energy D tire is a game-changer. Traditional drive tires offer fuel efficiency, yet the MICHELIN X Line Energy D tire features an aggressive tread pattern and Dual Energy Compound Tread that delivers strong fuel efficiency, long life and traction drivers can trust. 13MTT6318 For more information on our MICHELIN X Line Energy D tire, visit www.michelintruck.com. gas vehicle solutions for over-the-road, regional and vocational applications for more than 15 years and is the market share leader. Based on the Cummins ISX12 diesel engine, the ISX12 G is both Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) certified. The ISX12 G will not require a Diesel Particulate Filter or a Selective Catalytic Reduction system. Available in August 2013, the new ISX12 G engine features spark ignition technology, a 3-way catalyst, and will be available with a maximum 400 horsepower and max torque ratings of up to 1,450 pounds. Peterbilt has been manufacturing trucks featuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems solutions since 1996. The company has since earned a 35 percent market share of the commercial truck natural gas market, providing vehicle solutions for over-the-road, regional and vocational applications. Peterbilt offers two additional natural gas engine platforms for the market. The Cummins Westport 8.9 liter ISL G with 320hp at 1,000 pounds of torque, features spark ignition, and a 3-way catalyst emission system that can be configured with either LNG or CNG fuel systems. The second platform is the Westport HD 15 liter engine with 475hp and 1,750 pounds of torque and diesel pilot ignition, which is configured for the LNG fuel system only.