Mobile Unveils Electric Waste Truck: Well, ain’t that a zinger! Lightning McClean, the pride of Mobile’s garbage fleet. Now, let me fetch my sweet tea and tell you all about this sparky addition to the city.
Lightning McClean
Well, I reckon folks in Mobile sure know how to have a good time picking’ a name. Lightning McClean, they call ita nod to that speedy fella from Cars. The city sure got folks involved, with more than 850 suggestions and a whopping 3,800 votes rolling’ in. That’s community spirit, right there!
Well, would you look at that! Lightning McClean outshined the competition, leaving’ “Sparky,” “Trashy McTrashface,” and “Optimus Grime” in the dust. Now, the City’s fixing’ to dress Lightning up real nice with a custom wrap, so everyone can see it rolling’ through the streets of Mobile, proudly carrying’ its name.
The first electric garbage truck in Alabama
Would you believe it? Mobile just hit the jackpot with Lightning McClean, the first-ever electric garbage truck in Alabama. This fine piece of machinery, decked out with its name in lights, cost the city over $300,000, all thanks to the ADECA grant funding. Talk about rolling’ into the future!
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Our Reader’s Queries
How much does the electric garbage truck cost?
The pandemic has led to many delays in the supply chain. Only a few cities – Phoenix, Los Angeles, and New York – have a truck like this. Cost was also a problem. The electric truck was $675,000, while a diesel-powered one of the same size was $350,000.
Are there any electric garbage trucks?
In Portland, Oregon, a cutting-edge electric vehicle is now cruising the streets, equipped with a substantial 400-kilowatt-hour battery pack. This innovative garbage truck is the first of its kind in the state, designed to collect the daily waste left behind by downtown residents. Its advanced technology is a game-changer for sustainable waste management in the area.
What is an automatic garbage truck?
Garbage collection is automated using wheeled carts for garbage bags and collection vehicles with a robot arm controlled by the driver, which lifts the cart and empties the contents into the truck.
Are garbage trucks expensive?
The price of a rear loader garbage truck can fluctuate depending on various factors, but generally ranges from $35,000 for older used models to $400,000 for brand-new ones. If you’re buying a brand-new model, it will be on the higher end of the price spectrum.