Royal Waste Services Orders Three More Mack LR Electric Refuse Trucks After Successful Pilot
Royal Waste Services, a Waste Connections subsidiary, has ordered three additional Mack LR Electric refuse trucks following a successful initial deployment that collected 600 tons of waste with zero downtime.
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What Happened
Mack Trucks announced that Royal Waste Services has ordered three more Mack LR Electric refuse trucks, funded through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). The order follows an initial deployment where the vehicle accumulated over 500 miles and collected 600 tons of municipal solid waste with zero downtime over eight weeks, collecting approximately 75 tons per week.
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Over 500 miles driven with 100% uptime in eight weeks
“Royal Waste Services' decision to expand its Mack LR Electric fleet demonstrates the operational viability of electric refuse vehicles in demanding urban environments.”
Drivers reported reduced fatigue due to the absence of engine vibration and improved control compared with diesel trucks. The LR Electric features a 376 kWh battery, twin electric motors producing 448 hp and 4,051 lb-ft torque, and a two-stage regenerative braking system.
Why this matters
The expansion demonstrates that electric refuse trucks are operationally viable in demanding urban routes, supported by state incentives that help reduce emissions and improve air quality.
Terms in This Story
- NYTVIP
- New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program, which provides vouchers for zero-emission vehicles.
- NYSERDA
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, which administers the NYTVIP.
- Zero-tailpipe emission
- Vehicles that produce no exhaust emissions from the tailpipe, such as battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- Regenerative braking
- A system that captures energy during braking to recharge the battery.
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