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Dubai Municipality deploys first fully electric waste collection truck
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Dubai Municipality unveiled its first fully electric waste collection truck on November 8, 2026, featuring 19-cubic-metre capacity able to carry 11 tonnes of waste and travel up to 150 kilometres on a single charge. The vehicle is equipped with fast charging capability, smart cameras and an electric waste compactor, according to Gulf News reporting.
The electric truck deployment advances Dubai's municipal sustainability infrastructure as the emirate pursues decarbonization targets across government operations. Electric waste collection vehicles reduce emissions from high-frequency urban routes while demonstrating commercial viability of heavy-duty battery electric platforms in Gulf heat conditions that challenge vehicle thermal management systems.
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Gulf News, November 8, 2026, 17:08 +04:00, gulfnews.com
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