Mobile, Alabama, orders Mack electric refuse truck

The City of Mobile, Alabama, has ordered a Lehigh Valley-made Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle to help the city achieve its goals of being a more resilient and energy-efficient city.  

Mack and the City of Mobile made the announcement Friday at the city’s public works facility.  

“Mack would like to thank and congratulate the City of Mobile for its advancement toward electrification,” said Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of sales and commercial operations. “For over a century, Mack Trucks has led the refuse segment through many changes, and it’s only natural that Mack once again leads the way with the latest technology. We look forward to furthering our commitment and the City of Mobile’s commitment to sustainability efforts.”  

The Mack LR Electric model will be Mobile’s first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks. Mobile received funds from the Volkswagen lawsuit settlement which enabled the purchase of the LR Electric vehicle.  

The city plans to continue to seek grants to help with the purchase of charging stations and the development of a comprehensive electric vehicle plan, said Chief Resilience Officer Casi Callaway.