{"id":23749,"date":"2024-11-20T23:31:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T23:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/?p=23749"},"modified":"2025-12-15T01:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:12:59","slug":"fleet-electrification-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/fleet-electrification-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Cycle Adds New EV Recycling Truck, Supporting Colorado\u2019s Shift to Fleet Electrification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>We\u2019re leading fleet electrification in the waste management industry\u2014leaving the pollution of the past in the rearview mirror.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23750 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2.png 3000w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eco-Cycle-Adds-New-EV-Recycling-Truck-Supporting-Colorados-Shift-to-Fleet-Electrification-2-200x100.png 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 3000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 3000\/1500;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eco-Cycle has taken another significant step toward sustainability by deploying a 100% electric recycling truck this fall<\/strong>, funded by <a href=\"https:\/\/co.my.xcelenergy.com\/s\/renewable\/pri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xcel Energy&#8217;s EV Accelerate Innovation program<\/a>. This addition builds on our acquisition of the nation\u2019s first commercial-scale compost collection truck, deployed in the summer of 2023, and signals our steadfast commitment to a <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/zero-waste-hauling-and-consulting\/zero-waste-hauling\/zero-emissions\/\">Zero Waste\u2013Zero Emissions<\/a> future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fleet Electrification: A Crucial Step in Colorado\u2019s Climate Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Polis\u2019s plan to electrify transportation is a key element of Colorado\u2019s climate strategy, with a goal of reaching nearly 1 million electric vehicles on the road in the state by 2030.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/greenvehicles\/fast-facts-transportation-greenhouse-gas-emissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medium- and heavy-duty trucks&nbsp;make up just 4% of vehicles on the road, yet generate 23% of the transportation sector\u2019s greenhouse gasses<\/a>, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).<strong> <\/strong>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dera\/learn-about-impacts-diesel-exhaust-and-diesel-emissions-reduction-act-dera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diesel trucks emit high levels of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter<\/a>, <strong>electric trucks produce zero tailpipe emissions<\/strong>. In Colorado, where the sky is often hazed by wildfires and ozone pollution, the urgency to reduce emissions is clear. Our fleet electrification is a response to the pressing needs of our time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, electrifying all US trucks would increase national electricity consumption by 13%, but would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsusa.org\/about\/news\/heavy-duty-truck-electrification-critical-and-viable-us-climate-solution-says-science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce the total demand for energy by 71%<\/a> due to the efficiency of electric vehicles compared to diesel ones.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23752 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;width:522px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-188x125.jpg 188w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Than Just Zero Emissions: Promoting Clean Energy, Reducing Noise Pollution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eco-Cycle\u2019s commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/services-and-facilities\/zero-waste-hauling-and-consulting\/zero-waste-hauling\/zero-emissions\/\">Zero Waste, Zero Emissions<\/a> goes beyond just electrifying our fleet. We\u2019re working toward being able to charge our electric trucks using solar energy, thanks to charging stations funded by Xcel Energy. By powering our EV trucks with solar, we would ensure that they operate with a minimal carbon footprint.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of electric trucks is their quietude. Traditional diesel trucks contribute to noise pollution in neighborhoods, where trash, recycling, and compost collection often happens early in the morning, multiple times a day, or continuously throughout the week. In contrast, <strong>our electric-powered compost and recycling collection trucks operate almost silently<\/strong>.<br><br>Eco-Cycle\u2019s drivers are at the forefront of our transition to an electric fleet, pioneering the use of heavy-duty EV trucks in the field. After initial concerns about the vehicles\u2019 range and the shift away from gas station pit stops (where they had the chance to take a quick break to buy their favorite snack), our drivers have quickly grown to appreciate these vehicles and are passionate about demonstrating that EV trucks represent the future of the hauling industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As early adopters, <strong>our hauling team is not just operating these trucks\u2014they\u2019re championing them.<\/strong> They actively promote the potential of EVs in commercial hauling, sharing their expertise with other fleet managers to help them navigate the transition and integrate electric vehicles into their own operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through fleet electrification, eventually charging up with solar energy, and cutting noise pollution, we\u2019re demonstrating that sometimes sustainable changes in the waste industry come not with a roar, but with a whisper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 64%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>Are you a driving professional looking to work on the cutting edge of sustainable hauling? <strong>Eco-Cycle seeks a CDL Class A driver to join our team. <\/strong>Find job descriptions for this and other open positions at <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/about-us\/career-opportunities\/\">ecocycle.org\/careers<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23751 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;object-position:40% 60%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ecocycle.org\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-188x125.jpg 188w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re leading fleet electrification in the waste management industry\u2014leaving the pollution of the past in the rearview mirror. 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