Supplier News

Allison to provide e-axles to Oshkosh for zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle

Allison Transmission, an Indianapolis- based designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, has been selected by Oshkosh Corp. as its electric axle supplier for North America’s first fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle.

The Allison eGen Power 100S has been integrated into the McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse vehicle, specifically designed for the waste management industry to minimize environmental impact and reduce noise.

“Following a deep technical and competitive evaluation process, Oshkosh chose the Allison eGen Power 100S because of the differentiated performance, packaging efficiency and Allison’s reputation for industry-leading reliability and durability, as well as the established customer support network Allison offers our mutual customers,” says Michael Moore, vice president of corporate engineering at Oshkosh. “This collaboration continues to build on our long history of partnership and innovation with Allison.”

Oshkosh recognized that the eGen Power 100S architecture efficiency advantage in heavy stop-start refuse applications would extend the eRCV’s range. Each vehicle will be built using two eGen Power 100S e-Axles in tandem configuration to deliver cleaner air and quieter operation where deployed, according to the company. A differential lock will be used for optimized traction.

“Allison’s latest collaboration with Oshkosh highlights our ability to leverage Allison’s deep technical and application knowledge to deliver innovative propulsion solutions for diesel, natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric applications and marks the first time the eGen Power electric axles will be implemented into a vehicle that serves refuse collection applications,” says Rohan Barua, vice president of North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket or Allison Transmission. “Allison is the established propulsion leader in the North American refuse market. This partnership with Oshkosh helps to ensure Allison will continue to meet customer demand now and well in the future as electric vehicle adoption increases," Barua continues.

Machinex to supply Montréal MRF

Plessisville, Québec-based Machinex Technologies has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture and install a sorting system at a new material recovery facility (MRF) being built in Montréal.

The new MRF, according to Machinex, is being developed to strengthen future curbside recycling activities in the East Island region of Montréal. The plant will be operated by Matrec, a division of Ontario-based GFL Environmental.

The new residential single-stream system will have the ability to process up to 52 tons per hour of material. Machinex technology to be deployed includes Mach Hyspec optical sorters, ballistic separators, eddy current separators and other devices.

The new system will sort fiber, ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass and several types of plastic, including polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene and mixed plastics.

“The selected system is highly automated, flexible for current and future needs and includes multiple redundancy to ensure optimal uptime,” says David Marcouiller, executive vice president at Machinex.

The technology provider says a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new MRF signified the joint efforts of the long-standing partnership between Machinex and Éco Entreprises Québec, a nonprofit organization that helps jurisdictions comply with the province’s packaging and paper recycling laws.

Machinex says the project promotes local, “cutting-edge” sorting technologies and the collaboration between the two companies, aiming to modernize the curbside recycling system for a sustainable future in Québec.

Vocational Trucks & Equipment launches as network of truck and body dealerships

Vocational Trucks & Equipment (VTE) is a new corporation, consolidating four truck and equipment companies under one banner. 

VTE unites Tampa Crane & Body, Tampa, Florida; Environmental Equipment Sales & Service, North Oxford, Massachusetts; Sunbelt Waste Equipment, Miami; and Baler Equipment, Phoenix, to offer a range of products to its blended customer base. 

VTE’s leadership, including CEO Robby DeHart and President Matt McLeish, bring years of experience with original equipment manufacturers and vocational truck dealerships to the corporation. 

“Bringing these companies together under the VTE brand allows us to leverage our collective strengths and offer our customers an unbeatable combination of quality, service and value,” says DeHart, an industry veteran. 

The companies under VTE’s umbrella represent several equipment manufacturers, including Heil Environmental, Vac-Con Inc., Marathon Equipment, 3rd Eye Digital, Galbreath, AutoCrane, Stellar, Schwarze Industries LLC and Stahl Truck Bodies. 

VTE says this advancement signifies an ongoing commitment to the quality and scope of services and products it offers.   

“We recognize and celebrate the exceptional leadership and dedicated teams at each of our dealerships, whose expertise and commitment have been the cornerstone of their success,” McLeish says. “VTE is dedicated to enhancing this foundation and propelling our shared vision into the future with robust support and collaboration.” 

FirstGreen reports growing demand for electric skid-steel loaders

FirstGreen Industries, a manufacturer of electric, zero-emission skid-steer loaders, has announced the expansion of its U.S. footprint, reporting more than 120 loaders operating across the U.S. and Canada.

Growth has been propelled by the addition of dealerships in New York, Washington, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio and Maryland, according to the company, with nearly 20 dealerships now selling FirstGreen machines.

FirstGreen says it aims to transition the diesel-powered skid-steer industry to a more sustainable solution that reduces ownership costs and is easy to integrate into large machinery fleets.

The company’s machines have near-silent operation, zero emissions, minimum operating fluids and minimum maintenance while also being 98 percent recyclable, according to FirstGreen.

Founded in 2018, FirstGreen is headquartered in Prague, with its U.S. headquarters in Asheville, North Carolina. It began selling to the U.S. market through dealerships in 2021. Since then, FirstGreen has been replacing or augmenting machinery fleets with its electric alternative within the agriculture, construction and demolition industries. 

“In the U.S. we’ve seen a significant spike in interest for our skid-steer loaders over the last year, with expanding use cases in waste management, landscaping, power plants, mining and more,” says Marcus Suess, chief operating officer of FirstGreen Industries in the U.S. “This is being driven not only by a shifting mindset toward cleaner, safer, more sustainable solutions in off-road environments in line with Scope 3 emissions goals but by the affordability and practicality of our machines. Operating costs of our skid-steer loaders are up to 10 times lower than diesel machines and pay for themselves in about 18 months. Further, the battery life enables operators to work a full day in most cases, without needing a charge.”