Village Adds a Hybrid Bucket Truck That Will Help to Greatly Decrease Fuel Expenses
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Christine Pritchard
518-322-9143
Christine.pritchard@nypa.gov
May 27, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLVAY—New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel was joined today by Solvay Mayor Kathleen Marinelli to announce the addition of a hybrid-electric bucket truck to the Village’s already impressive hybrid electric vehicle fleet. The innovative, heavy duty vehicle, equipped with an aerial bucket body, will join four other vehicles making Solvay, the municipal electric system with the second largest hybrid electric vehicle fleet in New York State.
“The Village of Solvay should be commended for its commitment to establishing a green fleet of vehicles,” said Kessel. “Reducing the costs of fuel for municipalities will save taxpayer money, will help to keep our environment clean and will advance Governor Paterson’s ambitious clean energy goals.”
“The Village Board of Trustees and I have been avid supporters of building a ‘Green Hybrid Fleet’ for the Village of Solvay Electric Department,” said Solvay Mayor Kathleen Marinelli.
The International® DuraStar® hybrid bucket truck is among the first aerial hybrids in New York State. The truck utilizes the Eaton Corporations’ hybrid-electric drive system with an electric motor that assists the MaxxForce diesel engine with supplemental torque for up to 32 percent fuel economy gains in local haul applications. The system stores energy during stopping, through a process called regenerative braking, and then reuses it for acceleration. Fuel use, emissions and noise are greatly reduced.