Republic Services has added its first electric lorry to its fleet.

Peterbilt announces delivery of its zero-emission Model 520EV to Republic Services, marking the company's first such vehicle in California.ConvoyThe first electric collection vehicle in the fleet, and also the first electric collection vehicle in Orange County, California.

Automatic side loadinglorryRecycling and waste collection services will be provided for the City of Santa Ana, California.

The 520EV, designed specifically for commercial and residential applications, will propel Republic Services towards its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030.

This truck can complete a full day's collection route of 1,100 residential bins on a single charge, utilising regenerative braking to feed energy back into the system during each stop.BatteryGroup.