Mack Trucks announced the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack® LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in the city’s boroughs. Mack made the announcement during WasteExpo 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Back in September 2020, DSNY took delivery of its first fully electric refuse vehicle, a Mack LR Electric demonstration model; it then began rigorous real-world testing in Brooklyn. Since then, DSNY evaluated payload capacity, regenerative braking, overall vehicle performance in their demanding operations, operating range, and charging requirements.
“The DSNY order for an additional seven Mack LR Electric trucks speaks to the fact that the performance of the current LR Electric demonstrator model collecting in Brooklyn is meeting and even exceeding their expectations,” says Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. “Mack has long been the number one choice of refuse customers, and we are now well-positioned to be the industry leader in e-mobility as well. The Mack LR Electric is equipped with Mack’s integrated electric powertrain and will help New York City and DSNY achieve its zero-emissions goals.”
MEETING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
The world’s largest municipal sanitation department, DSNY collects about 12,000 tons of refuse and recyclables daily. It employs more than 6,000 vehicles, the majority of which are Mack trucks.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with Mack Trucks in striving toward our environmental efforts to benefit the citizens of New York City,” says DSNY Commissioner Edward Grayson. “The Mack LR Electric demonstrator is performing well, and we look forward to when we have one in each of our city’s zones.”
Additionally, the seven battery-electric vehicles will operate in the seven zones of New York City. This includes the Bronx, Brooklyn North, Brooklyn South, Manhattan, Queens East, Queens West, and Staten Island. DSNY will use a DC fast charger to charge each of the LR Electric vehicles.
“New York City has set an ambitious goal of reducing GHG emissions by 100% by 2040,” says Rocco DiRico, deputy commissioner for support services at the New York City Department of Sanitation. “DSNY is purchasing these seven Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles in support of achieving our environmental objectives with a zero-emissions truck that is also extremely quiet.”
THE MACK LR ELECTRIC
Mack first introduced a prototype of the Mack LR Electric at WasteExpo 2018. It also announced its plans to partner with DSNY for testing in the largest sanitation department in the world. Serial production of the Mack LR Electric will begin in 2021. Mack will build the vehicles at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania.
Further, DSNY testing of the Mack LR Electric model remains ongoing. The DSNY Mack LR Electric demonstrator features twin 167-kW electric motors. The motors offer a combined output of 448 continuous hp as well as 4,051 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle is spec’d with a 2-speed Mack Powershift transmission as well as Mack’s proprietary S462R 46,000-lb rear axles.
Four NMC (Nickle Manganese Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries offer vehicle propulsion and power for all onboard accessories. Further, the three-mode regenerative braking system accounts for the refuse truck’s increasing load throughout the day. It helps recapture energy from the hundreds of stops the vehicle makes each day.
Additionally, the Mack LR Electric may be fitted with equipment bodies from a number of manufacturers. This allows customers to tailor the trucks to their specific needs. Customers can also choose driver/passenger side driving configurations, seating choices, and door options as offered on the diesel-powered LR model. Finally, all LR Electric models feature a copper-colored Bulldog hood ornament to signify the fully electric drivetrain.
Find out more, visit Mack booth #1851 at WasteExpo or www.macktrucks.com.
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