The main purpose of this project was to assist EPA to accomplish modifications of three conventional refuse trucks with electric compression system in 2012. In 2013, the modified trucks underwent standard tests, trial run and demo operations in order to evaluate energy saving efficiency and to find potential problems during operation. The formulation of suitable performance and specifications of refuse truck with electric compression system will be based on test results and ways of refuse being collected in Taiwan. Also, this project finalized procurement specifications of refuse trucks with electric compression system for local governments to purchase. According to the results of this project implementation, the refuse truck with electric compression system reduced more than 20% carbon emissions, 8~10 dB(A) operation noise compare with conventional refuse truck. And the refuse truck with electric compression system also shut down engine during refuse compression to achieve diesel oil saving and zero emissions.

Refuse Truck with Electric Compression System;Refuse Truck;Energy Saving Vehicle