New eCollect electric refuse vehicle joins Adur and Worthing Councils' fleet
Adur and Worthing Councils have taken delivery of a new Dennis Eagle eCollect electric refuse collection vehicle to support sustainability targets and trial EV capabilities.
27 RCVs
9 (1 eCollect + 8 RCVs)
Nearly 40 years
What Happened
Adur and Worthing Councils have taken delivery of a Dennis Eagle eCollect, an electric refuse collection vehicle, along with eight additional RCVs. The vehicles feature safety enhancements and can run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The eCollect will be trialled to evaluate electric vehicle performance in the councils' waste collection operations.
“We're looking forward to seeing what the eCollect is capable of. While our infrastructure isn't quite ready to go fully electric yet, we're excited to be making important steps towards a more sustainable solution for our refuse collections and driving real change within the community. The trial should offer us a strong understanding of how electric vehicles will influence our approach in the long-”
- Anti-roll away system
- Offside radar assistant
- Four-camera DVR system
- Cycling alerts
“We've been working with Adur and Worthing Councils for nearly 40 years and are now proud to deliver their third major fleet following their shared services merger. We have a fantastic relationship with both councils and remain consistently responsive and communicative to maintain fleet uptime and ensure their waste collections always run smoothly. We're confident the eCollect will offer them a gre”
Why this matters
The trial will help the councils understand how electric vehicles can improve sustainability and meet future waste collection needs in challenging urban areas.
Terms in This Story
- eCollect
- An electric refuse collection vehicle model by Dennis Eagle.
- RCV
- Refuse collection vehicle, used for waste collection.
- HVO
- Hydrotreated vegetable oil, a renewable diesel alternative.
- Rear-steer chassis
- A chassis that allows the rear wheels to steer, improving maneuverability in tight spaces.
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