Cheers! We’ve made it halfway through 2022. If you’re asking yourself, “what should we expect to look forward to in fast-approaching 2023?” – we did some of our own research and found one evolving aspect of our industry that comes up regularly that we’d like to shed some light on.
ELECTRIC GARBAGE TRUCKS
Although they’ve been on the roads of London, Dubai, and other parts of the globe for a few years now, we are seeing more and more that the introduction of electric waste trucks are starting to trickle into other cities scattered across the United States as well. Recently, Ocala Florida has joined the host of cities with 100% electric waste trucks ( https://www.electrive.com/2022/05/16/mack-trucks-sell-three-electric-refuse-vehicles-in-florida/ ). The article mentions a handful of great facts and benefits about how the electric trucks have positively impacted their communities. Most importantly, the incredible cost efficiencies and positive environment effects that are associated with these trucks.
If the next question you’re asking yourself is, “What about battery longevity and the long distances needed in-between charging the electric garbage trucks?” – this article answers BOTH questions, specifically regarding Mack Trucks.
“The Mack LR Electric, introduced in the latest version this March, offers 42 per cent more energy through 376 kWh battery capacity for the increased range between charges. Twin electric motors with 448 continuous horsepower drive the vehicle.”
“What is more, the cost savings are “huge,” King added. “Our residential diesel-powered refuse vehicles travel 75 miles per day, servicing about 1,000 homes. That’s about $145 in fuel consumption, per truck, per day. The electric vehicle costs about $30 to charge it,” he explained.”
I think we are all hoping the price point of these vehicles come down a bit to make them more accessible for all haulers. Meanwhile, the desire to grow our businesses responsibly and eco-friendly is at the front of the industry radar!
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