Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2009

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will be testing in daily operation three different types of hybrid refuse collection trucks and a hybrid rack truck. The Mack diesel-electric hybrid powertrain used in the truck features an integrated starter, alternator and electric motor. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

New York City 150

New York City New York Hybrid Kenworth 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

ISB EPA 07 200-hp (149 kW) EGR diesel engine and Eaton hybrid-electric system, with Li-ion batteries for energy storage. The hybrid controller selects the most efficient mode of operation—diesel, electric or blended—depending upon current operating conditions and driver demand.

Convert 170

Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 16, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency rates fuel economy at 30 mpg highway and combined in hybrid mode, with an impressive 84 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) that measures the pure electric mode. Keep in mind this is a 5,010-pound aerodynamic shoe box getting this stellar fuel economy. New York City to Toledo?

Chrysler 93

Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Plug 93