Mack LR Electric to begin production in 2021
Volvo Group’s American subsidiary Mack Trucks announced its plans to commercialise the Mack LR Electric
The Mack LR Electric is the group's refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain. Orders will open in Q4 2020, with deliveries beginning in 2021.
The production Mack LR Electric model will fulfil the needs of refuse customers, whether commercial or municipal, seeking a true zero-emissions truck that aligns with their own environmental goals and local emissions regulations.
Introduced as a prototype in 2018, the LR Electric features Mack’s fully integrated electric powertrain with twin electric motors and four NMC lithium-ion batteries providing vehicle propulsion, as well as power for all onboard accessories. A unique three-mode regenerative braking system takes into account the truck’s increasing load and helps recapture energy from the hundreds of stops refuse trucks make per day.
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In a nod to its unique pedigree and fully electric driveline, LR Electric models will feature a copper Bulldog mounted on the front of each truck.
"The LR Electric is paving the way towards widespread acceptance of zero-emissions refuse trucks," says Martin Weissburg, president, Mack Trucks.
Like other LR models, the LR Electric may be fitted with equipment bodies from a number of manufacturers, allowing the customer to tailor the truck to their specific application.
The LR Electric will be monitored by Mack GuardDog® Connect, a proactive telematics solution that monitors vehicle performance to help customers avoid unplanned downtime. LR Electric-focused service training and electrical safety curriculum will also be deployed to the Mack dealer network to ensure customers receive the level of support they’ve come to expect from Mack.
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