First Production Model Peterbilt 220EV Goes to Alaska
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Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the delivery of the first production Model 220EV to the Department of Solid Waste Services in Anchorage, Alaska. Ordered but not yet delivered was a Model 520EV truck.
“This is a big moment for an American manufacturer and for my department. EVs are the future. They are cost effective, better for our drivers and our neighborhoods. We look forward to working with Peterbilt to share the benefits of EVs and continue to expand our electric fleet,” Mark Spafford, general manager at the Department of Solid Waste Services Municipality of Anchorage, said in a release.
The Model 220EV is Peterbilt’s first electric configuration for medium-duty and available in Classes 6-7, according to the Denton, Texas-based company, a unit of Paccar Inc.
It has a range of up to 200 miles on a full charge, and the 220EV is powered by an electric motor and features two battery packs and an on-board charger. When using the vehicle’s DC fast-charging system, the high-energy density battery packs can recharge in 1-2 hours. Peterbilt noted the Model 220EV ideal for local pickup and delivery, as well as short regional haul operations.
The purchase of the Model 520EV and 220EV were made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. SWS also contributed towards the purchase of the trucks while the Alaska Energy Authority provided funds for the charger. — Transport Topics
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