The U.S. House of Representatives is going green, and Peterbilt helped it take that first step last week with the delivery of its first hybrid truck. As the House replaces its aging fleet, it is looking to do so with low-emissions trucks, such as hybrids. The truck will carry furniture and office equipment. The Model 330 provides a 30 percent increase in fuel efficiency over a standard truck, while reducing emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, according to the truck manufacturer.

Peterbilt Motors Co. said that it delivered the U.S. House of Representatives its first hybrid truck Wednesday.

The truck, a Model 330, will carry furniture and office equipment for the House of Representatives, Peterbilt said. It was delivered to Daniel beard, the chief administrative officer for the House.

Beard said in a Peterbilt statement that the House is replacing its aging vehicle fleet with low-emissions trucks, such as hybrids.

The Model 330 provides a 30% increase in fuel efficiency over a standard truck, while reducing emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, Peterbilt said in the statement.

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