Although both trucks fall in a similar price range when new, with the Peterbilt 579 priced between $160,000 and $210,000 and the Kenworth T680 from around $170,000 to $200,000.

Einride will buy 150 Model 579EV battery-electric trucks from Peterbilt, the truck maker’s biggest EV order so far, the companies said.

The company in May booked its largest-ever order for the 579EV (150 units to autonomous startup Einride), about a month after a Model 579EV became the first Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight ...

Peterbilt has announced the introduction of its new Digital Vision System-Mirrors (DVS-M). The new rear-view camera system is available as an option on Model 579 and Model 567 trucks.

Expanded TX-12 Model Range Peterbilt also announced that its Paccar TX-12 Pro automated transmission is now available in Peterbilt Model 567 and Model 579.

Truckers Final Mile founder Robert Palm drives this 2020 Peterbilt 579 daily to support American truck drivers. The American Heritage Memorial truck supports a fundraising initiative by Truckers ...