08/20/2026
The Port of Clarkston welcomed its first ever Electric Semi Truck to the DC Speed Chargers on the Clarkston Waterfront. PACCAR was in the LC Valley to put their production model EV semi through performance testing driving the Lewiston Grade and were spotted charging at the Port prior to their trip back to Mount Vernon, WA.
The semi is a Peterbilt 579EV
Class 8, GCWR 82,000lbs
Range: 100-200 miles (up to 200 miles with 560 kWh battery)
Powertrain: PACCAR ePowertrain, up to 605 hp, 1,850 ft-lbs. torque
Features: 13-inch SmartDisplay, 15-inch driver display, ePTO options, pedestrian detection, best in class LED lighting.