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Oshkosh - Model McNeilus Volterra ZSL -Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle
The McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse collection vehicle is a first-of-its-kind product in North America that was designed from the ground up with both customers and users in mind.
We leaned into our heritage as a purpose-built, heavy-duty truck manufacturer, as well as our electrification expertise to develop this new integrated, EV solution. Our electrified refuse collector delivers progressive technologies to the refuse industry and will advance sustainability initiatives in communities around the world. It features a sophisticated drivetrain that includes advanced lithium-ion batteries and a revolutionary electric-axle system. The vehicle will enable a full day’s refuse collection on a single charge with zero emissions.
After decades of supporting the U.S. military with mission-critical vehicles and delivering on large complex programs with full product lifecycle support, Oshkosh Defense was chosen to provide the U.S. Postal Service Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV).
The vehicle—designed by Oshkosh engineers and key suppliers to meet the requirements provided by the USPS—was customized specifically for the needs of mail carriers. It includes safety features designed to help ensure carriers can complete every job successfully, including a walk-in cargo area, larger windshields, a 360-degree camera and collision sensors. We are currently utilizing a telematics solution that provides real-time insights on vehicle operation and efficiency. And the vehicle platform can accommodate both internal combustion and battery-electric engines. Over the next ten years, we will build and deliver between 50,000 and 165,000 battery electric and low emission internal combustion engine vehicles with 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive, depending on the Postal Service’s requirements.
First zero-emissions electric fire and emergency vehiclesDemand for zero-emission Electric Vehicles is rising. At Oshkosh Corporation, we are developing products that reduce emissions and minimize fuel while providing firefighters what they need to do their job safely every day. Our Electric Vehicles are designed with our end users in mind to help create a more sustainable future for communities around the world. The Volterra™ Platform of Electric Vehicles continue our long and successful history of electrification across a broad spectrum of products.