McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., announced that Republic Services, Inc. placed an order for 100 McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles.
“Republic Services has made an industry-leading commitment to fleet electrification, and we look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with Oshkosh and McNeilus,” says Brett Rogers, Republic Services vice president, operations technology. “Our latest order of Volterra EVs will help us provide cleaner, quieter service to customers and help our municipal partners achieve their climate goals.”
The 100 McNeilus Volterra electric vehicles will be deployed across multiple states. Each vehicle is equipped with 360-degree cameras, lane-departure sensors and automated braking systems. The Volterra eRCV can operate a full day’s route on a single charge.
The McNeilus Volterra electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles feature a purpose-built chassis and body, integrated as a single unit. The vehicle’s zero emission certifications from the California Air Resources Board and the United States Environmental Protection Agency help customers meet stringent environmental regulations and clean fleet goals.