First Mack LR Electric model begins service with New York City Department of Sanitation

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Volvo Group's subsidiary Mack Trucks has delivered the first Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle to the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) for real-world testing. This fully electric vehicle aims to help DSNY meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions goals. The LR Electric features an integrated electric powertrain with two 167-kW motors, delivering a combined 536 peak horsepower. DSNY's trial will evaluate its performance across local collection routes. Mack plans to commercialize the LR Electric model in 2021, enhancing environmentally-friendly refuse collection.

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• Delivery of the first Mack LR Electric truck signifies a key step in sustainable waste management.
• The Mack LR Electric is designed to help DSNY achieve its goal of reducing GHG emissions by 80% by 2035.
• Plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric model in 2021 may capture market interest.

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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group's subsidiary Mack Trucks has turned over the keys to its highly anticipated Mack® LR Electric demonstration model to New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) officials, who will put it through rigorous, real-world trials.

"Mack Trucks is proud to deliver to DSNY their first fully electric refuse vehicle, the Mack LR Electric, so it can begin its in-service trial in their demanding application," said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations. "The LR Electric is equipped with Mack's integrated electric powertrain to help DSNY achieve their greenhouse gas (GHG) goals, while also offering a significantly quieter propulsion system."

The announcement was made during Climate Week NYC 2020, the biggest climate summit taking place this year and coordinated through the United Nations and New York City. 

DSNY is the world's largest municipal sanitation department, with roughly 12,000 tons of refuse and recyclables collected each day by more than 6,000 vehicles. Their collection fleet is comprised predominantly of Mack vehicles. 

DSNY will base the Mack LR Electric demonstration model at its Brooklyn North 1 garage and conduct an in-service trial on local collection routes, evaluating operating range, payload capacity, regenerative braking and overall functionality of the electric refuse vehicle in their operations.

"We're pleased to begin in-service testing of the first Mack LR Electric within our fleet," said Rocco DiRico, deputy commissioner for support services at the New York City Department of Sanitation. "Electric trucks will be a key component to helping New York City meet its ambitious goal of reducing GHG emissions by 80 percent by the year 2035."

Mack announced earlier this month its plans to commercialize the LR Electric model in 2021, enabling customers to collect refuse in a more environmentally friendly way.

Featuring a copper-colored Bulldog hood ornament to represent the fully electric drivetrain, DSNY's Mack LR Electric demonstrator features two 167-kW motors, offering a combined 536 peak horsepower and 4,051 lb.-ft. of torque available from zero RPM. The vehicle is equipped with a two-speed Mack Powershift transmission and Mack proprietary S522R 52,000-lb. rear axles. The truck features four NMC lithium-ion batteries (Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) that are charged via a 150kW, SAE J1772-compliant charging system. All accessories on the Mack LR Electric model, including the hydraulic system for the Heil Durapack 5000 refuse body, are electrically driven through 12V, 24V and 600V circuits.

Mack unveiled the DSNY LR Electric demonstrator in May 2019 and demonstrated the vehicle to DSNY officials in January 2020 at the Mack Customer Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 

For more information about the Mack LR Electric, please visit www.macktrucks.com

September 23, 2020

Journalists wanting further information, please contact:
Christopher Heffner, Mack Trucks Media Relations, phone +1 336-662-1615
or email christopher.heffner@macktrucks.com

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The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs 104.000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In 2019, net sales amounted to about SEK 432 billion (EUR 40.5 billion). Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the Mack LR Electric delivery to DSNY?

The delivery marks a pivotal moment in sustainable waste management, as the Mack LR Electric will undergo real-world trials to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

When will the Mack LR Electric be commercially available?

Mack Trucks plans to commercialize the LR Electric model in 2021.

What are the features of the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle?

The Mack LR Electric features two 167-kW motors with a combined peak horsepower of 536 and is equipped with four lithium-ion batteries, providing significant torque and regenerative braking capabilities.

How does the Mack LR Electric help New York City achieve its GHG goals?

The Mack LR Electric aims to reduce GHG emissions from sanitation vehicles as part of DSNY's strategy to cut emissions by 80% by 2035.

What role does the NYC Department of Sanitation play in this initiative?

DSNY will conduct in-service trials of the Mack LR Electric to assess its operating range, payload capacity, and overall functionality in local collection routes.