Mack Trucks has donated a 2022 Mack LR Electric refuse chassis to Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California. The donation will help expand the college’s electric vehicle program into the heavy-duty sector. This supports the college’s mission to prepare students for sustainable transportation careers.
The Mack LR Electric is Mack’s first fully electric refuse model and operates with zero tailpipe emissions. This donation represents the company’s first contribution to Rio Hondo College and a step in promoting hands-on training with high-voltage battery electric trucks, it said.
Mack LR Electric Donation
“This donation will help prepare the next generation of technicians for careers in sustainable transportation,” said Jonthan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America. “This partnership aligns Mack Trucks’ commitment to sustainability and technical education.”
Students will train on a chassis that operates at 400 to 600 volts. They will gain experience with systems now emerging across the commercial vehicle industry.
Previously, the college partnered with Volvo Group during the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project. The project showcased heavy-duty battery-electric vehicle technology.
The chassis will provide Rio Hondo students with practical experience that aligns with real-world fleet needs, the company said.
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