HAULING & COLLECTION
EASING THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC POWER
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ack’s new uptime package, especially tailored to battery-electric trucks for waste and recycling collection, is designed to help relieve uncertainty in making the switch from diesel. This October, Mack Trucks announced that its new Ultra Service Agreement will come standard with the Mack LR Electric refuse model, helping further support customers beginning their journey into owning battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). According to Mack, its Ultra Service Agreement gives Mack LR Electric customers a unique uptime package tailored specifically for the technical needs of BEVs. It includes scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance, towing and repair, a battery monitoring service and Mack’s connected uptime services in one package that can be included with monthly truck payments. The LR Electric and its batteries will also be supported by Mack GuardDog Connect, an integrated telematics solution that helps customers achieve peak operating conditions and maximize uptime. The connected service monitors battery health and performance, and checks for fault codes and defects reported by the battery and electrical components of the energy storage system. When a critical fault code is detected, Mack GuardDog Connect proactively contacts OneCall agents working 24/7 at the Mack Uptime Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. OneCall agents support customers by coordinating repairs and service with the North American Mack dealer network, for both planned and unplanned service events. “Through this new offering, Mack alleviates the uncertainties surrounding new technologies, allowing customers to deploy BEVs with confidence for refuse and recycling applications with the industry-leading Mack LR platform,”
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The Mack LR Electric features twin electric motors offering 448 continuous horsepower.
said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. “Customers can feel secure knowing Mack, Mack Financial Services (MFS) and our extensive North American service network are equipped, aligned and ready to support the transition to electromobility with the Mack LR Electric.” The LR Electric features twin electric motors offering 448 continuous horsepower and 4,051 pound-feet of peak output torque available from zero RPM. The vehicle is offered with a two-speed Mack Powershift transmission, Mack mRIDE suspension and Mack’s proprietary S462R 46,000-pound rear axles. Four NMC (Nickle, Manganese, Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries, charged through a 150kW, SAE J1772-compliant charging system, provide vehicle propulsion and power for all onboard accessories, driven through 12V, 24V and 600V circuits. Plus, a two-stage regenerative braking system accounts for increasing loads throughout the day and helps recapture energy from hundreds of stops. As Mack celebrates its 100th anniversary in Canada in 2021, Randall says their new LR Electric uptime package, combined with other recent investments in technology and services, makes the company feel well-positioned to support and grow its diverse customer base for the next century. “Mack has all the necessary services and products to leverage its leading uptime, fuel-efficiency and safety technologies to support further development of Canada and its diverse regions for the next 100 years,” said Randall. “As the country focuses on infrastructure ambitions and a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, our complete Class 6–8 product range and services can deliver advanced, clean technology solutions and exceptional total cost of ownership for our customers.”
