Portland, Maine is the latest to purchase Mack electric refuse truck

The state of Maine has its first refuse battery-electric vehicle thanks to Mack Truck.

The City of Portland on Monday took delivery of a Class 8 Mack LR Electric Refuse truck, which will be the first such vehicle in operation in the entire state.

“The City of Portland’s choice to purchase the Mack LR Electric refuse truck to help meet its sustainability goals speaks to the partnership approach that allowed Mack and the city to implement the needed ecosystem of service and support for electric vehicles,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “Mack is excited to deliver the first electrified refuse vehicle to Maine.”

Portland City Manager Danielle West called the purchase a significant step forward in electrifying the City’s vehicle fleet.

“It represents a bold leap forward in sustainable transportation, offering an electric solution that significantly reduces carbon emissions and environmental impact,” she said.

A combined grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and the Maine Department of EPA helped fund the purchase of the vehicle

According to a press release, Portland has a goal to run on 100% clean energy by 2040, and vehicle electrification will play a big part in achieving that goal. The city is also interested in improving air quality and transitioning from diesel to electric vehicles to reduce emissions.

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