FeedbackFeedback|
Text Size:
  • A
    •   
  • A
    •
     

    Hybrid Vehicle Pilot Program

    The hybrid vehicle's unique energy recovery system uses stored hydraulic energy rather than diesel fuel to power the truck as it makes house-to-house stops for waste collection. The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management, in partnership with the Fleet Management Division of the General Services Administration Department, conducted a four-week pilot program using a hybrid waste collection vehicle.    

    Mayor Alvarez joins Waste Truck Driver John Lewis at the Hybrid Truck Earth Day event. Lewis is the driver testing the vehicle on two of his assigned garbage collection routes in west Miami-Dade County.
    • Solid Waste Management was the first municipal solid waste agency in the United States to be given the opportunity to test this hybrid vehicle in its waste collection operation.
    • The hybrid vehicle was used to service more than 2,500 households on two garbage routes in west Miami-Dade County.    
    • The vehicle was driven by Waste Truck Driver John Lewis, a 19-year employee with the Department of Solid Waste Management.

    About the vehicle and its hybrid technologyCounty officials celebrate Earth Day at the unveiling of the hybrid truck used for the pilot waste collection program. Pictured from left to right are District 7 Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, Autocar President Jimmy Johnston, Parker Corporation Vice President of Technology & Innovation Dr. Joseph A. Kovach, District 8 Commissioner Katy Sorenson, Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Solid Waste Management Director Kathleen Woods-Richardson and General Services Administration Director Wendi Norris.

    • The truck tested is the Autocar Xpeditor E3.  It is a traditional automated waste collection vehicle which is manufactured by Autocar. 
    • What makes this truck a hybrid is the Runwise Hybrid Drive manufactured by Parker Corporation. 
    • The unique energy recovery system uses stored hydraulic energy rather than diesel fuel to power the truck as it makes house-to-house stops for waste collection. 

    The waste collection vehicle has been used to provide service to more than 2,500 households in a pilot program studying the truck's performance and fuel-efficiency.Benefits of this hybrid vehicle

    • > Reduction in diesel fuel consumption 
    • > Cleaner air emissions
    • > Reduced repair costs to the vehicle's brake system



     

    Print Print Email this pageE-mail Page   | Bookmark and Share
     
    Back to Top Public Works and Waste Management Sitemap

    You are now leaving the official website of Miami-Dade County government. Please be aware that when you exit this site, you are no longer protected by our privacy or security policies. Miami-Dade County is not responsible for the content provided on linked sites. The provision of links to these external sites does not constitute an endorsement.

    Please click 'OK' to be sent to the new site, or Click 'Cancel' to go back.