XL Fleet Corp announced a partnership with Curbtender, a leader in Under CDL refuse trucks and automated side loader collection. Under the agreement, the companies will develop battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) trucks for waste management applications.
The companies committed to launching a vehicle with an XL Electric™ propulsion system and Curbtender Quantum refuse body this year. The agreement also includes developing PHEV versions and a range of Class 3-8 vehicle solutions for the waste management industry.
PARTNERSHIP ADDRESSES GROWING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE REFUSE SOLUTIONS
Refuse trucks represent a $7 billion market segment within the global commercial fleet industry. Over 62,000 refuse truck units sold in 2018 worldwide and the segment is growing annually by 4%. Refuse collection trucks travel 25,000 miles annually on average; they contribute around 1.4% of the transportation industry’s overall fuel consumption. Therefore, this makes them an attractive application for electrification. It also reflects a high-impact opportunity to drive decarbonization within the commercial sector.
Further, demand for sustainable vehicle solutions in this market has grown steadily in recent years. XL Fleet and Curbtender expect to better serve that demand through this partnership. Refuse collection vehicles have extremely demanding drive cycles. Both companies committed to deliver reliable solutions that meet the needs of customers while also satisfying sustainability and cost targets.
“This partnership represents several exciting milestones that are well aligned with XL Fleet’s product and business strategy,” says Dimitri Kazarinoff, XL Fleet CEO. “As our first publicly referenced all-electric powertrain and our first Class 6 application for the waste management industry, we believe the EV Quantum and other jointly developed products with Curbtender will open up multiple new market opportunities for the Company in the coming years.”
“Curbtender has always prided itself on its long history of durability, performance, and innovation in commercial waste management,” says Kevin Watje, Curbtender CEO. “The industry is eager to realize the environmental, cost, and sustainability benefits of electrified vehicles, and our partnership with XL Fleet will allow us to move quickly in getting these trucks into our customers’ hands.”
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