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!









