Lightening the Load

摘要

Changes in waste collection vehicles have resulted in greater safety and more efficiency. One of the prevailing trends, however, is a continued rollout of electric vehicles. "Chassis electrification is the gorilla in the room for every truck chassis OEM," notes Mark Hampshire, senior vice president sales and marketing, Crane Carrier. "Driven by customer demand and a commitment to reduce fossil fuel emissions, design, application, and real-world implementation is at the forefront of all manufacturers' planning strategies, from the boardroom to the factory floor."