During the technical conference of PJSC "KAMAZ", an agreement was reached to transfer a prototype electric garbage truck to EcoLife for testing in real conditions. Testing is scheduled for March 2026.
EcoLife specialists intend to evaluate the key parameters of the new equipment: its operational characteristics, economic feasibility, and readiness for integration into the existing municipal solid waste (MSW) management system. Based on the results of the trial operation, a decision will be made on the possible inclusion of electric vehicles in the company's fleet.
Company representatives noted that the test results will form the basis for strategic decisions on modernizing the fleet of special equipment, and also emphasized the importance of partnership with a domestic manufacturer in the transition to sustainable waste disposal technologies.
KAMAZ-53198 — the index of the company's first electric garbage truck, developed by the Scientific and Technical Center of KAMAZ. The model was named "KAMAZ-Chistogor".
Technical characteristics:
- Maximum speed — at least 90 km/h
- Overcoming slope — at least 15%
- Traction battery capacity — 156.6 kWh
- Estimated range at full vehicle weight, taking into account the operation of the superstructure for pressing garbage — 100 km (enough for at least two cycles of garbage collection and unloading)
- Load on the front axle at full weight — 7100 kg
- Load on the drive axle — 10 900 kg
- Garbage truck superstructure: Zoeller Mini XL, weighing 4300 kg, with rear loading type
- Maximum weight of waste removed — up to 6260 kg.