Portland receives Maine's first electric garbage truck, a step towards 100% clean energy by 2040.

Portland receives Maine's first electric garbage truck, marking a step toward the city's goal of using 100% clean energy by 2040. The Mack LRE Packer truck, the state's first all-electric, full-size refuse truck, is expected to reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact. Portland's sustainability director, Troy Moon, said the truck is just the beginning of electrifying the city's vehicle fleet.

June 18, 2024
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