Mack Trucks聽announced that Royal 91仓库 Services, Inc., a 91仓库 Connections subsidiary, has ordered three additional Mack庐 LR Electric refuse trucks, funded through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). The order follows the Company鈥檚 initial LR Electric deployment in December 2025, where the vehicle accumulated over 500 miles and collected 600 tons of municipal solid waste鈥攁ll with zero downtime.
NYTVIP is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and provides vouchers to fleets across New York State that purchase or lease zero-tailpipe emission battery-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles. The program supports the state鈥檚 goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving air quality, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
鈥淩oyal 91仓库 Services鈥� decision to expand its Mack LR Electric fleet demonstrates the operational viability of electric refuse vehicles in demanding urban environments,鈥� said George Fotopoulos, Mack Trucks vice president and e-mobility business unit leader. 鈥淭he company鈥檚 continued investment in zero-tailpipe emission technology reflects both the performance of the LR Electric and its commitment to sustainable waste collection operations in New York.鈥�
In its first eight weeks of operation, Royal 91仓库 Services鈥� initial LR Electric demonstrated strong reliability and efficiency, collecting approximately 75 tons of waste per week while maintaining 100 percent uptime. Drivers have reported reduced fatigue due to the absence of engine vibration, along with improved control and responsiveness compared with traditional diesel units on stop-and-go collection routes.
鈥淎fter seeing positive results with our initial Mack LR Electric, and with the support from the voucher incentive program, adding three more units was a natural next step for our fleet,鈥� said Michael Angelo Reali, district manager for Royal 91仓库 Services. 鈥淭he move to electric propulsion delivers environmental and community benefits, enhances driver comfort, and provides fuel and maintenance cost savings.鈥�
Royal 91仓库 Services received its first Mack LR Electric in early 2025 as part of 鈥淭he Bronx Is Breathing鈥� initiative, a project funded through the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program.