The city of Miami will formally introduce its first hybrid-powered, “eco-friendly” solid waste truck on Wednesday, September 15th.  Miami Mayor Thomas Regalado will be joined by reps from the EPA and the vehicle’s manufacturing partners, Autocar and Parker Hanafin.

The Autocar E3 – powered by an innovative hybrid-drive system developed by Parker-Hannifin – features the most advanced hybrid technology and energy recovery system available.  The vehicle’s RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive,  increases fuel savings up to 50 %, lowers carbon emissions up to 38 tons per year and reduces noise levels and overall operating costs.  The garbage truck was acquired through the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, from which the City obtained a grant to purchase the truck.  The vehicle is 1,000 lbs lighter than competitive trash vehicles and is designed to be highly maneuverable in tight urban traffic situations.