Mack Trucks set for electric

Mack Trucks are planning to release a fully electric refuse model.

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), one of Mack’s largest customers, will test the demonstration vehicle which is set for operation by 2019.

The announcement was made at the Las Vegas WasteExpo in April.

Mack are pursuing fully electric technology and infrastructure development in the belief it will deliver the most value within a closed loop application, in which the truck returns home every night, such as rubbish collection, a company statement says.

Mack Trucks North America senior vice president of sales and marketing Jonathan Randall says “electromobility will be a part of the trucking industry’s future” and the company is gearing up.

“DSNY is one of Mack’s largest customers, and the department is known for its progressive sustainability efforts.

“We look forward to working with them as we test the first fully electric LR model in a real-world application,” Randall says.

New York City DSNY deputy commissioner Rocky DiRico says he is looking forward to the first trial.

“Sustainability is extremely important to the DSNY, and we consistently test new technology to help New York City reach its goal of 80% reduced emissions by 2050.”