An EV = electric vehicle garbage truck was introduced in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
The introduction of EVs is spreading in "working cars" such as trucks and buses.
The EV garbage truck was developed by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, and a delivery ceremony was held in Atsugi City on the 14th.
It can travel about 100 kilometers, which can cover the mileage of garbage collection for one day with one charge, and it can reduce noise in residential areas because it is driven by a motor.
The waste incinerator has a facility that uses waste heat to turn a turbine to generate electricity, which is used for charging.
According to the company, the introduction of EVs into garbage trucks is rare in Japan.
In Atsugi City, we plan to introduce a total of three units over the next six years, and Mayor Tsuneyoshi Kobayashi said, "This is the first attempt to bring together the technological capabilities of the private sector, and we would like to work toward a" zero carbon city. " ".
In addition, in the logistics industry,
▽ Japan Post has introduced EVs for delivery, and
▽ Sagawa Express has also decided to adopt small EV trucks.
In addition, the introduction of EVs is expanding not only in passenger cars but also in "working cars" such as trucks and buses, as Chinese manufacturers sell EV buses in Japan and are actually used on route buses.