Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis including a pair of longitudinal frame rails, a body, a pivot mount pivotally coupling the body to the chassis such that the body is rotatable about an axis of rotation extending laterally, and a spring mount coupling the body to the chassis. The spring mount is positioned longitudinally forward of the axis of rotation and configured to apply a biasing force to resist upward movement of the body relative to the chassis. The spring mount is positioned within 3 feet of a neutral twist axis of the chassis.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a series of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment coupled to the chassis, a lift arm rotatably coupled to the chassis and configured to engage a refuse container, a lift arm actuator coupled to the chassis and configured to move the lift arm relative to the chassis to raise the refuse container and deposit refuse from the refuse container into the refuse compartment, and a lift assister configured to bias the lift arm to oppose downward movement of the lift arm through a range of positions in which gravity biases the lift arm to move away from the refuse compartment.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a first electric motor powered by a battery, a first hydraulic pump driven by the first electric motor, a first actuator powered by the first hydraulic pump, a second electric motor powered by the battery, a second hydraulic pump driven by the second electric motor, a second actuator powered by the second hydraulic pump, a first manifold controlling a flow of hydraulic fluid between the first hydraulic pump and the first actuator, and a second manifold controlling a flow of hydraulic fluid between the second hydraulic pump and the second actuator.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body including a cab, a door assembly, and a movement mechanism. The door assembly is coupled to the cab and includes a first door panel and a second door panel. The second door panel is rotatably coupled to the first door panel between a folded position and an unfolded position about a first axis. The movement mechanism couples the first door panel to the body and moves the door assembly between a closed position, an intermediate position, and an open position. The door assembly is configured to rotate relative to the vehicle body about a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second door panel is movable from the unfolded position toward the folded position as the door assembly moves from the closed position through the intermediate position toward the open position.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment supported by the chassis and having a storage volume and a hopper volume, a packing assembly including a pack panel and a packing actuator, and an ejection input configured to automatically initiate an ejection procedure upon activation of the ejection input. The packing actuator is configured to selectively move the pack panel between a retracted position and an extended position. The ejection procedure includes extending the pack panel to a plurality of extended positions between the retracted position and the extended position.

Abstract: An electric delivery vehicle includes a cab, a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, and a module mounting structure. The module mounting structure includes one or more walls defining an internal cavity, a module mount configured to couple a control module with the module mounting structure within the internal cavity, and a drain extending from the one or more walls to a location within the internal cavity and configured to guide fluid from the HVAC system to the location.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body, a lift assembly, and a projector. The body is coupled to the chassis and includes a cab. The projector is coupled to at least one of the chassis, the body, or the lift assembly. The projector provides a visual indication of alignment of a component of the lift assembly to an environment surrounding the refuse vehicle.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes an electric motor powered by a battery, a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor, a hydraulic actuator powered by the hydraulic pump, and a controller communicably coupled to the electric motor and configured to: determine a position of the refuse vehicle on a route map, control the hydraulic actuator based on the position of the refuse vehicle, determine a state of charge of the battery, and change a cycle time of the hydraulic actuator when the state of charge is less than a threshold state of charge and based on the projected time to the next stop.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis and having a front surface, the body defining a recess positioned along the front surface and extending rearward from the front surface, a port coupled to the body and positioned within the recess, and a door movably coupled to the body and selectively repositionable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the door extends across the recess and obstructs access to the port. In the open position, the door permits access to the port.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a frame structure, one or more axle assemblies, a body, one or more cab supports, a plurality of brackets, and a battery frame. The one or more axle assemblies are coupled to the frame structure and extend laterally from the frame structure. The body is coupled to the frame structure and extends along at least a portion of a length of the frame structure. The body includes an upper section, a middle section, and a lower section. The one or more cab supports extend along the length of the frame structure and are configured to receive a cab of the refuse vehicle. The plurality of brackets are fixedly coupled to the frame structure and the body. The body and the battery frame cooperatively define a unitary body.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle including an electric motor powered by a battery, a hydraulic pump driven by the electric motor, a hydraulic actuator powered by the hydraulic pump, and one or more processing circuits comprising one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: determine a load of the hydraulic actuator, and control a speed of the electric motor driving the hydraulic pump to achieve the load.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis having a frame member, a front axle assembly, and a rear axle assembly. The refuse vehicle also includes a mount coupled to the frame member and extending from a front portion of the frame member, the mount having a receiver extending laterally along the mount, and a cab movably coupled to the frame member and the mount. The cab includes a cab frame member, a cab cross-member coupled to the cab frame member and extending laterally from the cab frame member, and a brace coupled to the cab frame member. The cab cross-member is coupled to the cab frame member forward relative to the receiver, where in response to a force being applied to a front end of the cab, the cab is configured to move rearward relative to the mount and the cab cross-member is configured to engage the receiver.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a series of tractive elements coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment coupled to the chassis, a lift arm rotatably coupled to the chassis and configured to engage a refuse container, a lift arm actuator coupled to the chassis and configured to move the lift arm relative to the chassis to raise the refuse container and deposit refuse from the refuse container into the refuse compartment, and a lift assister coupled to the chassis and the lift arm and configured to bias the lift arm to oppose downward movement of the lift arm.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a refuse compartment supported by the chassis and including a storage volume and a hopper volume, a lift assembly configured to selectively move relative to the refuse compartment, a hopper sensor coupled to a portion of the refuse compartment and configured to measure a refuse height within the hopper volume, and a packing assembly including a pack panel and a packing actuator. The packing actuator is configured to selectively move the pack panel between a retracted position and an extended position. The pack panel is configured to extend away from the retracted position in response to the hopper sensor sensing that the refuse height is greater than or equal to a refuse height threshold.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle is provided. The refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis forward of the body, a shroud coupled to the cab, a heat exchanger, a fan, a lift assembly, and a controller. The shroud at least partially defines an inlet and an outlet. The heat exchanger is disposed within the shroud. The fan is positioned to drive airflow through the shroud and the heat exchanger from the inlet toward the outlet. The lift assembly is rotatably coupled to the body and configured to perform a refuse collection operation. The controller is configured to determine whether the refuse collection operation is being performed and to control the fan to drive airflow through the shroud and the heat exchanger, from the outlet toward the inlet, in response to determining that the refuse collection operation is being performed.

Abstract: An electric rear-loading refuse vehicle includes a chassis and a cab coupled to a front end of the chassis. The electric rear-loading refuse vehicle further includes a rear-loading body assembly coupled to the chassis and positioned behind the cab. The rear-loading body assembly includes a refuse compartment including a hopper volume and a storage volume, and a packing actuator configured to compact refuse from the hopper volume into the storage volume. The electric rear-loading refuse vehicle further includes an electric energy storage device coupled to the chassis, and an electric drive motor coupled to the chassis and electrically connected to the electric energy storage device for driving the electric rear-loading refuse vehicle. The electric rear-loading refuse vehicle further includes a cowl assembly coupled to the electric rear-loading refuse vehicle and an electric power take off (EPTO) pod removably coupled to the cab and positioned within the cowl assembly.

Abstract: An electric roll-off vehicle includes a chassis including a frame rail, a cab coupled to a front end of the chassis, an energy storage device coupled to the chassis, and an electric drive motor coupled to the chassis and connected to the energy storage device for driving the electric roll-off vehicle. The electric roll-off vehicle includes a roll-off body assembly coupled to the chassis and positioned behind the cab. The roll-off body assembly includes a roll-off body, and a body actuator configured to raise a front end of the roll-off body. The body actuator is powered by the energy storage device. The body actuator is mounted to an upper surface of the frame rail, and the energy storage device is positioned underneath the roll-off body and on a side of the frame rail, such that the electric energy storage device does not interfere with the body actuator during operation thereof.

Abstract: An electric roll-off vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application includes a chassis extending a longitudinal length of the electric roll-off vehicle, a cab coupled to a front end of the chassis, an electric energy storage device coupled to the chassis, and an electric drive motor coupled to the chassis and electrically connected to the electric energy storage device for driving the electric roll-off vehicle. The electric roll-off vehicle further includes a roll-off body assembly coupled to the chassis and positioned behind the cab. The roll-off body assembly includes a roll-off body extending at least partially along the longitudinal length of the electric roll-off vehicle, a body actuator configured to move the roll-off body relative to the chassis, with the body actuator powered by the electric energy storage device, and a container lift assembly configured to pull an object onto the roll-off body.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, and a heat exchanger pivotally coupled to the cab. The heat exchanger is selectively repositionable between a use position and a maintenance position.

Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis and spaced from the cab by a gap, and a transition door assembly positioned across the gap. The transition door assembly includes a cantilevered arm, a door panel, and a latch. The cantilevered arm is coupled to the body and has a latch retainer positioned or defined therealong. The door panel is pivotably coupled to the body. The latch is disposed along the door panel and positioned to engage with the latch retainer to selectively secure the door panel in a closed orientation.