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INSIGHTS

ELECTRIFICATION: INSIGHTS

At Dennis Eagle, we are pioneering the transition to zero-emissions waste collection. By leading the innovation in electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs), we are taking our long-standing commitment to excellence, reliability, and sustainability into the future.

  • Supporting your net-zero objectives through zero-emissions operations
  • Improving air quality and reducing noise pollution on your routes
  • Creating a more pleasant environment for your crews and the communities you serve

At Dennis Eagle, we believe that sustainability and performance go hand-in-hand. We're proud to be leading the charge towards a cleaner, greener future for refuse management. Below, we take a look at environmental challenges and our innovative solutions.

THE CHALLENGES

AIR POLLUTION

 

  • Poor air quality impacts pedestrians, cyclists, drivers and entire communities

  • Air pollution reduces quality of life in urban and rural environments

  • Pollution damages ecosystems and reduces biodiversity

 

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CLIMATE CHANGE

 

  • Petrol and diesel vehicles are major contributors to global warming

  • Frequent stopping and starting creates substantial methane emissions

  • Future generations will suffer if we don't make changes now

 

CROWDED ROADS

 

  • Stop-start traffic makes vehicles less fuel-efficient, increasing emissions

  • Petrol engines increase noise pollution on busy roads

  • Electric vehicles create healthier environments, even in congestion

 

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INFRASTRUCTURE

 

  • eRCVs require high-powered chargers and sufficient space in depots

  • eRCVs need specialised maintenance, requiring training and upskilled technicians

  • Lack of standardisation in charging infrastructure and vehicle specifications

 

THE ADVANTAGES OF eRCVs

NO AIR POLLUTION WITH eRCVs

 

  • No exhaust fumes, so don’t release harmful pollutants at tailpipe

  • Zero greenhouse gas emissions at tailpipe

  • Cleaner air around sensitive locations such as schools and hospitals

  • Better quality of life for your crews and the communities you serve

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QUIETER OPERATIONS WITH eRCVs

 

  • No engine noise means there is less noise pollution

  • No combustion vibrations mean less rattling

  • Reduced noise levels create a more comfortable working environment

  • More peaceful and pleasant atmosphere in the communities you serve

CHEAPER OPERATIONS WITH eRCVs

 

  • More efficient and cheaper to run than traditional RCV's

  • Cheaper fuel source than diesel per mile

  • eRCVs travel further than traditional RCVs on the same amount of energy

  • Reduced maintenance costs because of fewer moving parts than diesel RCVs

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