Oshkosh fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle offers mixed reality experience at ACT Expo 2023
5/2/23
Driver-first design, intelligent chassis and refuse body on display in Oshkosh booth #5677
OSHKOSH, Wis. (May 2, 2023) – Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is providing visitors at ACT Expo 2023 a first look at North America’s first fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV). ACT Expo booth #5677 will showcase this purpose-built eRCV in mixed reality format with the cab physically present and the refuse collection body featured through virtual reality.
The new Oshkosh eRCV incorporates technological advancements to deliver game-changing advantages to the refuse industry. It has been designed and built from the ground up by Oshkosh and has more than 50 patents and patent applications. This innovative eRCV is the latest in Oshkosh’s growing family of electric vehicles.
“This first of its kind integrated refuse collection vehicle brings together Oshkosh’s expertise in severe-duty vehicle innovation and McNeilus’ field-proven refuse body technology,” said John Pfeifer, president and chief executive officer of Oshkosh Corporation. “This new product will make its debut in communities in 2024, offering a more sustainable, technologically advanced solution to what exists today.”
Features and components of the Oshkosh fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle deliver numerous benefits.
Driver-first design
The ergonomically designed pass-through cab includes a series of features and components to optimize comfort and safety, including a Direct Vision Standard 5-star rating for visibility and a 360-degree camera and radar system to provide enhanced visibility.
Other features include a 15-inch step height for ease of getting in and out of the cab, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel with integrated controls, an aligned driver workspace, heated and ventilated seats, automated full-length sunshade, a 15-inch touchscreen and 12-inch cluster displays for streamlined controls and enhanced storage areas. The cab has, on average, 38% more space than most competitor cabs, with vibration limits that are below the ISO standard.
Total cost of ownership
Simplified maintenance and parts inventory, operational efficiency, strong productivity and extended service life all help contribute to improving total cost of ownership by up to an estimated 14%. Other key contributing factors include connected, intelligent telematics that provide condition-based and predictive maintenance, tire pressure monitoring system, regenerative braking, maximized payload capacity and vehicle & battery preconditioning.
Performance and productivity
The design of the compaction unit is based on the proven performance and design of the McNeilus® Zero Radius™ Automated Side Loader. The vehicle’s zero radius lift arm – available in 6-foot or 12-foot reach combined with a tight vehicle turning radius of up to 67 feet (depending on configuration) allows drivers to collect refuse without leaving the cab and to maneuver around cul-de-sacs and tight corners with ease. Integrated telematics provide data on fleet performance, route management, battery management system status and more to optimize operation.
Serviceability
Strategic placement of key serviceable components provides accessibility from the ground with no climbing or lifting equipment required and allows convenient daily checks and services. The Zero Radius lift arm’s rebuildable grabber assembly also enables easy replacement of high-wear items for optimal service life.
Sustainability
The purpose-built Oshkosh fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle was designed to help customers meet increasingly stringent sustainability requirements. This vehicle meets or exceeds clean energy mandates and qualifies for EV incentives. The battery management system is optimized for refuse collection and enables full route collection on a single charge. Other features include an e-axle architecture with a B10-rating of 300,000 miles, as well as regenerative braking and battery preconditioning for outstanding range and compaction.
Production and integration of the eRCV leverages the best of Oshkosh innovation, while simplifying the purchase and after-the-sale support and service. The Oshkosh fully integrated electric refuse collection vehicle will be produced in a new, state-of-the-art facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with the compaction assemblies manufactured at the McNeilus facility in Dodge Center, Minnesota.
For more information about Oshkosh Corporation and its new eRCV please visit oshkoshcorp.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
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