ELECTRIC RUBBISH TRUCKS ARE GETTING A LUXURY MAKEOVER!

EV Channels Review

The Fully Charged Show visits Lunaz, a company renowned for electrifying luxury classic cars, to explore their expansion into converting diesel refuse trucks to electric power. The review highlights Lunaz's dual approach: maintaining the heritage of classic vehicles while applying similar restoration and upgrade techniques to commercial trucks. A key focus is the economic and environmental benefit of these conversions, offering a solution that is priced comparably to new diesel trucks but with significant savings in operational costs (estimated at £11,000 per year) and a drastic reduction in embedded carbon. The interior refurbishment for the truck drivers, including a more comfortable middle seat and upgraded infotainment, is praised as 'sustainability without penalty.' The video showcases the impressive speed of conversion, aiming for just 11 days per truck, and the significant environmental impact, saving the equivalent of eight Eiffel Towers of embedded carbon annually with their planned scale of operations. The verdict is overwhelmingly positive, presenting the electric refuse truck conversion as a practical, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible solution for local authorities.