FCC Medio Ambiente and Irizar agree to start series production of the first 10 ie urban truck electric trucks for waste collection. The excellent results of the tests carried out in different European cities and the satisfaction of the operators have resulted in this decision

The series production of these 10 units includes versions of 4x2 and 6x2 of two and three axles and is the definitive impulse to contribute to the implementation of affordable e-mobility in urban service vehicles in metropolitan areas, with a huge positive environmental impact in terms of pollutant emissions and noise, reduction of carbon footprint and energy efficiency.

This success is a true reflection of the collaboration over the last few years between FCC Medio Ambiente and Irizar, where for FCC it is a consequence of its commitment to innovation and to improving the environment of the cities in which it serves, and for which Irizar has proven to be the best technological partner.

The ie urban truck is a 100% zero-emission electric truck that responds to different market needs and allows to circulate in cities and urban environments with a drastic reduction of noise emissions, pollutants and CO2 and 50% less energy consumption than a conventional vehicle, which makes it ideal for work in the early morning or at night in addition to being able to access the low-emission areas of cities.

It incorporates its own technology developed by the companies of the Irizar Group in terms of electric traction, energy storage and control electronics, combined with the experience of more than 110 years of FCC Medio Ambiente in terms of real needs of municipal services.

Design, functionality and accessibility are some of the attributes that make it unique in the market, a vehicle with a revolutionary, attractive and accessible aesthetic.

The access to the cabin has a single accessible step of 370 mm, which makes it the vehicle with the lowest access height in the current market, which in turn provides safe traffic to the driver and companions.

Comfort, safety, optimal field of view and ergonomic range to all controls, controls and dashboard display have been essential to the development of the driver's position.

It should be remembered that the ie urban truck was presented within the framework of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Congress SUM in Bilbao in 2019 and the first prototype was destined to the collection of waste as a result of the collaboration with FCC Medio Ambiente. It was the winner of the World Smart City Awards in the innovative idea category, within the framework of Smart City Expo World Congress 2019. It obtained the award in the 2019-2020 edition of the European Business Environment Awards (EBAE Awards) in the category called Product and / or service for the project Development of Vehicle Platforms, Modular and Self-Supporting High Efficiency Electric Traction for Urban Services. And this year it has been awarded the 2021 Ecological Industrial Vehicle of the Year award in Spain, an award given by the Editec Group.

We have no doubt that many public administrations are going to bet on more sustainable transport solutions and FCC Medio Ambiente and Irizar are perfectly prepared to make it possible already at the present time.

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