The development of electric vehicles is expanding, so countries are working hard to replace existing ICE vehicles with electric ones, which are used not only for short-distance transport but also for other purposes. Such is the case with the E-One Vector all-electric fire truck assigned to firefighters in the city of Mesa, Arizona.
The truck is a product of the E-One company, and is the first all-electric North American-style fire truck in Arizona. This is part of the City of Mesa’s plan to become carbon neutral by mid-century.
There aren’t many details about the truck. What is known is that it is equipped with a battery that allows four hours of operation with one charge, and that it has a pump that is able to pump out 2,839 liters of water per minute through four hoses. The truck has an 800-volt architecture, and is equipped with several batteries with a capacity of 327 kWh. It will be stationed in Fire Station 211, and the building has a charger that can charge the battery in three and a half hours.
It should also be noted that the truck can be equipped with a diesel engine for a longer range, which is useful in situations of longer operations. The engine starts automatically and charges the batteries when they are almost empty.
When it comes to the price, the city paid 1.4 million dollars (1.3 million euros) for the truck, and it should be noted that its purchase is planned in 2018.
Source: E-One