With ZEVX technology, Breezeline
becomes the first U.S. cable operator to upgrade an internal
combustion engine aerial bucket truck to full electric
power
GILBERT,
Ariz., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEVX™, a
worldwide leader in intelligent EV systems, today announced it
partnered with Breezeline, the nation's eighth-largest cable
operator, to introduce the world's first fully electric light
aerial bucket truck. With this news ZEVX begins delivering both
drivetrain and accessory electrification, while helping Breezeline
move one step closer to its 2050 net zero emissions goals.
The Breezeline bucket truck was built on a 2019 Ford F-450
Chassis with an existing boom system outfitted with the ZEVX Athena
Extended Range conversion, delivering 124kWh to power both the
drive train as well as the power take-off (PTO) system of the boom
system.
"Building on our significant work to transform today's
traditional fleets into highly efficient EVs we are excited to work
with Breezeline to introduce the first fully electric bucket
truck," said Sydney Dunn, SVP of
Sales & Field Operations at ZEVX. "We're further gratified that
by expanding our offerings to include powered accessories, in
addition to core power systems and fleet management software, we
can also help companies like Breezeline move quickly toward bold
lower emissions targets."
"Lowering our carbon footprint and modernizing our fleets are
key initiatives at Breezeline," said Sean
Brushett, Vice President of Technical Operations for
Breezeline. "This partnership with ZEVX is enabling us to adopt
technologies that will help us make meaningful progress toward our
sustainability goals."
ZEVX is a rapid innovator in battery electric power systems
and data intelligence for e-mobility applications. The
company has a series of premier battery electric powertrain
and power system products that can quickly migrate Class 2-5
commercial fleet assets and auxiliary power tools to zero carbon.
The ZEVX platinum service mission starts with customers, operating
through a deep partner network using existing automotive service
infrastructure and tier 1 fleet management companies (FMCs).
ABOUT ZEVX
ZEVX is a worldwide leader in delivering
intelligent EV systems powering commercial class 2 to 5 vehicles,
power takeoff, reefer refrigeration, and EV infrastructure such as
charging stations. ZEVX has a series of battery electric powertrain
and power system products that can quickly migrate commercial fleet
assets to zero carbon. ZEVX has a service mission to support
customers through a deep partner network using existing automotive
service infrastructure. This provides for rapid adoption through
our service network to install and deliver advanced data
intelligence from fleet asset customers to optimize their carbon
transition. For more information, please visit zevx.com.
ABOUT BREEZELINE
Cogeco US, operating as Breezeline, a
subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA), is the
eighth-largest cable operator in the
United States. The company provides its residential and
business customers with Internet, TV and Voice services in 13
states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Virginia and
West Virginia. Cogeco
Communications Inc. also operates in Québec and Ontario, in Canada, under the Cogeco Connexion name.
Cogeco Inc.'s subsidiary, Cogeco Media, owns and operates 21 radio
stations as well as a news agency serving audiences primarily in
the province of Québec. For more information, please visit
breezeline.com.
Contact:
Peter Evers
ZEVX
(415) 388-3680
pevers@zevx.com
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