kscarbel2 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Dennis Eagle Press Release / May 11, 2018 Dennis Eagle's new eCollect refuse chassis, due to go into production towards the end of 2019, is a fully integrated product (low-entry chassis, refuse compaction body, bin lift and telematics system). With specifically designed battery packs and control systems, the eCollect features 300kWr next generation batteries, incorporating the latest available technology, with a 200kW electric motor driving a conventional axle. It will initially be available to the market in a 26-tonne 6x2 rear steer narrow (2.25m wide) configuration with left or right-hand drive options, a 19m3 narrow body and automatic split bin lift. Kevin Else, Managing Director at Dennis Eagle, comments: “We are very excited to be unveiling our new eCollect electric model at IFAT. It is the result of many years’ research and development, and we are confident the end result will offer our customers a more environmentally friendly refuse collection vehicle that delivers affordable lifetime costs, whilst delivering zero emission waste collection and transportation. “Aside from the replacing the diesel engine with an electric drive system, we have made minimal changes to the vehicle design, helping to ensure ease of maintenance, as well as product familiarity with drivers and crews. “As part of our rigorous development process the vehicle is currently being subjected to extensive trials and technical verifications. These are designed to optimise battery management software, enabling the range of the vehicle to meet the requirements of urban collection and ensuring it provides a viable, high-performance solution comparable to traditional fuel types.” . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Fossil fuel is sill required to charge the batteries. Though the electric grid is all tied together generally speaking most local grid power is produced locally due to line losses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Solar, wind and hydroelectric power Jim. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 My company is trying out 20 electric trucks soon I understand they are real powerhouses... bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 LEADING THE CHARGE Dennis Eagle Press Release / September 11, 2018 Back in May this year we attended the IFAT exhibition in Munich, where we had the pleasure of previewing our latest innovation – eCollect – which will be the very first OEM designed all-electric RCV (Refuse Collection Vehicle). Due to go into production in 2019, eCollect will initially be available to customers as a 6x2RS narrow chassis, 19m3 body and automatic split bin lift. Very exciting times ahead for the future of alternative fuelled RCV's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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