Republic Allies with Romeo Power to Develop Electric Refuse Trucks
Date: January 28, 2021
Source: Romeo Power, Inc.
Republic Services is collaborating with Romeo Power, Inc. to deploy Romeo's lithium battery packs and electric motors in two of Republic's existing diesel garbage trucks. The two companies plan to work closely to determine the key performance metrics of Romeo Power's battery packs that will suit Republic's specific refuse use-cases. As part of the Agreement, senior leaders from each company will sit on a steering committee that will monitor and guide the alliance. Republic Services, which operates a fleet of over 16,000 vehicles as the second largest waste and recycling company in the U.S., has been exploring many ways of eventually electrifying its fleet.
PRESS RELEASE
1/28/21
Romeo Power and Republic Services Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement Including a Vehicle Retrofit Test Program
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Romeo Power, Inc. ("Romeo Power") (NYSE: RMO), an energy technology leader delivering large-scale electrification solutions for complex commercial applications, and Republic Services, Inc. ("Republic Services") (NYSE: RSG), a leader in recycling and solid waste solutions, announced today that they have entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement (the "Agreement") to collaborate on the development of Romeo Power's battery technology for use in Republic's electric garbage trucks.
As part of the Agreement, senior leaders from each company will sit on a steering committee that will monitor and guide the alliance. The two companies will work closely to determine the key performance metrics of Romeo Power's battery packs that will suit Republic's specific refuse use-cases. As part of the Agreement, the two parties also have agreed to a retrofit test program in which the diesel engines and related components will be removed from two of Republic's vehicles and replaced with electric motors and Romeo Power battery packs, with a goal of delivering the retrofitted trucks by the end of 2021.
"By combining Romeo Power's advanced energy technology with Republic Services's vehicles, we pave the way for responsible and sustainable commercial transportation," said Lionel Selwood, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Romeo Power. "We look forward to working with the Republic Services team and being part of their electrification solutions."
Tim Stuart, Chief Operating Officer of Republic Services, has also recently joined the Board of Directors of Romeo Power. "This strategic alliance is an exciting component of Republic's fleet electrification strategy," commented Stuart. "We believe our partnership with Romeo Power will strengthen our leadership position within our industry in both electrification and sustainability."
Through its industry-leading technology and energy dense battery packs, Romeo Power enables large-scale, sustainable transportation by delivering safer, longer lasting batteries with shorter charge times. The company has a 7 GWh-capable manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, California. Its core product offering is focused on the battery electric vehicle medium-duty short haul and heavy-duty long haul trucking markets.
About Romeo Power, Inc.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) is an energy technology leader delivering large-scale electrification solutions for complex commercial applications. The company's suite of advanced hardware, combined with its innovative battery management system, delivers the safety, performance, reliability and configurability its customers need to succeed. Romeo Power's 113,000 square-foot manufacturing facility brings its flexible design and development process inhouse to pack the most energy dense modules on the market. To keep up with everything Romeo Power, please follow the company on social @romeopowerinc or visit www.romeopower.com.
About Republic Services, Inc.
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers, landfills and environmental services provide effective solutions to make responsible recycling and waste disposal effortless for its customers across the country. Its 36,000 employees are committed to providing a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow the company at Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter and @republic services on Instagram.
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