Purchasers of new Kenworth W900s and T800s can now become part of the “Going Green” movement with the Kenworth Clean Power no-idle system.

The new system, which was unveiled at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show, will become a factory-installed option for new W900s and T800s equipped with the 72-inch AeroCab sleeper.

Among the system’s benefits are factory installation, Kenworth warranty coverage, comprehensive no-idle features, and full compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) idling regulations that went into effect Jan. 1 for sleeper trucks with 2007 and later model engines.

“High diesel fuel prices and new environmental rules will drive innovative new technologies in the commercial vehicle market,” said Bob Christensen, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.

The company’s latest environmental product involves trucks fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Earlier this year, Kenworth announced that it will expand its presence in the growing LNG truck market by beginning production of Kenworth T800 LNG trucks in 2009 at its plant in Renton, Wash.

Kenworth also announced plans to introduce medium duty diesel-electric hybrid trucks into full production this summer. Purchasers of Kenworth hybrids, equipped with a PACCAR PX-6 engine and the Eaton hybrid system, may qualify for a maximum federal tax credit of $6,000 (Class 6) and $12,000 (Class 7). The hybrid fuel economy benefit may be as great as 30 percent.