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Clean and efficient waste management: the future of garbage trucks is electric

More and more cities are transitioning to electrified garbage trucks to reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and increase efficiency in waste collection.
Electric waste collection vehicles provide a sustainable solution with numerous advantages over traditional diesel-powered models:
✅ Lower operating costs due to reduced energy and maintenance expenses
✅ Improved environmental footprint with zero-emission city operations
✅ Less brake wear thanks to regenerative energy usage
✅ More efficient energy utilization through intelligent control of drive and auxiliary systems

REFU Drive GmbH offers customized solutions for the electrification of garbage trucks, providing a complete drivetrain and power supply system:

  • Traction drives for axle/wheel, or central drives
  • Auxiliary drives powertrain: power steering pump, radiator, fan, air conditioning unit and brake compressors
  • Auxiliary drive process for hoist, press, pump and ePTO
  • On-board chargers for efficient charging with up to 850 V
  • Powerful inverters & DC/DC converters for maximum energy efficiency

Let’s drive towards a greener future together!


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