Alternative-fuel refuse trucks
The Alternative Fuels Data Center lists 19 alternative-fuel refuse trucks from 6 manufacturers. McNeilus offers the most (6), followed by Heil Environmental (4). Stated electric range runs from 129 to 161 km (median 161 km); the longest is the Mack LR Electric. The most used engine or drive system is the Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero, fitted to 11 models.
Models19
Manufacturers6
Electric range129–161 kmmedian 161 km
Battery350–350 kWh
Longest stated range
All models
| Model | Fuel | Range | Battery | Weight class | Transmission | Engine / drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mack LR Electric | Electric | 161 km | — | — | Mack Powershift 2-speed | Mack AC motor (x2), 400 kW (536 hp) total peak power |
| Peterbilt 520EV | Electric | 161 km | — | Class 8 | Automatic | Meritor 14Xe e-axles, 400 kW |
| Kenworth L770E | Electric | 129–193 km | 350 kWh | — | Automatic | Meritor 14Xe e-axles, 500 kW |
| Autocar ACMD | LNG - Liquified Natural Gas, CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | — | Allison 2500/3000/3500 RDS | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Autocar ACX | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas, LNG - Liquified Natural Gas | — | — | — | Allison 3000/4000/4500 RDS | Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero; Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Autocar DC-64R | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas, LNG - Liquified Natural Gas | — | — | — | Allison 4500 RDS | Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero |
| Autocar E-ACX | Electric | — | — | — | Automatic · Autocar 2-speed e-axle | Autocar 200 kW (x2) |
| Heil Environmental Automated Side Loader: DuraPack Python, DuraPack Rapid Rail | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | — | — | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Heil Environmental Front Loader (including Automated): Half/Pack, Half/Pack Sierra, Half/Pack Lowrider | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | — | — | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Heil Environmental Rear Loader: PT1100, DuraPack 5000, DuraPack 4060 Split Body, PT1000 | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | — | — | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Heil Environmental Side Loader: RevAMP fully electric | Electric | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mack LR | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas, LNG - Liquified Natural Gas | — | — | — | Allison 3000/4500 6-Speed | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| Mack TerraPro | LNG - Liquified Natural Gas, CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | — | Allison 3000/4500 RDS, Eaton-Fuller, mDRIVE HD | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| McNeilus Atlantic Front Loader | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | Class 8 | Eaton, Allison | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero; Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero |
| McNeilus Rear Loader: Standard, Heavy Duty, Extra Compaction,Tag Axle, Split Body, M2 | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | Class 8 | Eaton, Allison | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero; Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero |
| McNeilus Side Loader: AutoReach, Manual/Automated, Zero Radius | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | Class 8 | Eaton, Allison | Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero; Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero |
| McNeilus Side Loader: Zero Radius | CNG - Compressed Natural Gas | — | — | — | Eaton, Allison | Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero; Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero |
| McNeilus Volterra ZFL | Electric | — | — | — | — | — |
| McNeilus Volterra ZSL | Electric | — | — | — | — | — |
Engines and drive systems used
How many models in this list use each engine or electric drive.
| Cummins L9N 8.9L Near Zero | 11 models |
|---|---|
| Cummins ISX12N 11.9L Near Zero | 6 models |
Manufacturers
McNeilus6Heil Environmental4Autocar4Mack3Peterbilt1Kenworth1
Fuel mix
Natural gas12Electric7
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Source
Alternative Fuels Data Center (National Laboratory of the Rockies, US Department of Energy), compiled from manufacturer specifications and updated twice a year. Ranges are manufacturer-stated. Confirm details with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.
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