New York City will begin testing a new fully electric garbage truck — see the Mack LR Electric
by Mack senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations Jonathan Randall.
Like any other electric vehicle, the zero emissions garbage truck is quiet, which means it can be used at night in densely populated areas like New York City without causing a disturbance. "Electric trucks will be a key component to helping New York City meet its ambitious goal of reducing GHG emissions by 80% by the year 2035," Rocco DiRico, deputy commissioner for support services at the New York City Department of Sanitation, said in a statement.The Brooklyn trials will test collection routes and the truck's specs, such as range, cargo weight capabilities, and braking, to name a few examples.
New York City’s Department of Sanitation officials with a Mack Trucks national account manager and Vasso Waste Systems' president Tony Vasso in front of the Mack LR Electric. Mack's electric refuse vehicle is powered by its four lithium-ion batteries and comes equipped with a "three-mode regenerative braking system" that helps the vehicle save energy while it's at work.The LR Electric also has Mack's two-speed powershift transmission and rear axles ...... as well as a cute surprise: a small copper bulldog statue, which symbolizes the vehicle's electrification, that's set on the front of the truck.Parts of the vehicle are customizable.
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