May 11, 2021
The Achates 10.6-liter two-stroke, opposed-piston engine shown in a Peterbilt 579 which Walmart will roll out for a demo that s set to begin in July in Southern California. Though the engine is taller than a conventional four-stroke, Achates is confident that it will prove to be a good fit for other Class 8 OEMs.
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At a time when heavy-duty internal combustion is frequently castigated in the shadow of zero-emission all-electric and fuel cell powertrains, a leading non-profit clean transportation group is lavishing praise on an oil burner that has shown the ability to meet the nation’s toughest emissions standards six years ahead of schedule.