Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) Fire & Emergency segment,
including Pierce Manufacturing, Oshkosh Airport Products and
Frontline Communications, announced today it has introduced the
revolutionary Volterra™ platform of electric vehicles for the fire
and emergency market.In recent years, municipalities and airports
worldwide have made green initiatives an integral priority,
compelling fire departments to seek environmentally-conscious fire
apparatus that reduce emissions, minimize fuel consumption, and
produce less noise.“Category leading innovations, grounded with
direct input from our customers, is a hallmark of each of the
brands in the Oshkosh Fire & Emergency Segment. It’s all about
serving the needs of first responders,” said Jim Johnson, Oshkosh
Corporation executive vice president and president of Fire &
Emergency. “Our electric vehicles designed around Oshkosh
proprietary and patented technology will provide the environmental
benefits fire departments request, without having to compromise on
the leading-edge operational performance, functionality, safety
attributes, customization, and the traditional configurations and
styling customers expect from our fire apparatus.”
Pierce
Manufacturing – Volterra Platform of Electric VehiclesThe
first Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper has been placed in
service with the City of Madison Fire Department, making this the
first electric fire truck in service in North America. The Volterra
pumper is serving front line duty at Station 8, the City of
Madison’s busiest fire station. The department is led by Fire Chief
Steven Davis and is made up of 14 fire stations serving an area of
nearly 100 square miles and a population of over 250,000. “The City
of Madison is committed to many sustainability initiatives allowing
us to meet our needs without compromising those of future
generations,” said Chief Davis. “Pierce’s Volterra electric pumper
allows us to keep an environmentally-conscious focus on reducing
emissions while maintaining our traditional pumper configuration
without impacting our operational procedures. We are eager to lead
change by responsibly supporting our environment together with
achieving our critical daily missions.”
City of Madison’s
Volterra Electric Vehicle Configuration:
- Enforcer™ custom chassis
- Expanded occupant space and visibility
- Seating capacity: 6
- GVWR: 42,000 lb
- TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension
- 1500 GPM single stage pump
- 500 Gallon water tank
- Compartmentation: 150 cu ft plus ladder storage
- Hose capacity: 1000’ of 5” / 850’ of 2.5”
- 155 kW hour battery pack to meet the City of Madison’s daily
duty cycle
Volterra Electric Vehicle Operation:
- An Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain featuring an
electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission allows
zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard
batteries, and can be coupled to the internal combustion engine to
provide continuous and uninterrupted power to the pumping system or
drive system
- Exceptional operational range tailored to the fire department’s
needs and duty cycle for full-shift operation
- Fire station-based, all-encompassing vehicle charging
infrastructure provided by an established nationwide energy
supplier offers a thorough, simple, and fast charging solution
In partnership with the City of Madison Fire Department, Pierce
will continue the final development, evaluation, and on-highway
certification process for the Pierce Volterra electric vehicle.
Oshkosh Airport Products – Volterra Platform of Electric
VehiclesThe Striker® Volterra performance hybrid Aircraft
Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle is also making its debut at
airports across the country. Based on Oshkosh proprietary
technology, the new Striker Volterra is a hybrid electric vehicle
(HEV) that has been developed to meet the growing emergency
response and environmentally-conscious needs among airports of all
sizes. Available on the 4x4 and 6x6 chassis platforms, the Striker
Volterra performance hybrid delivers unmatched chassis performance,
advanced safety systems, innovative fire suppression technology,
and unsurpassed reliability and durability.Striker Volterra
6x6 Vehicle Configuration:
- Modular cab design-Center steer driving
position-Industry-leading forward visibility-Ergonomic control
placement-Seating capacity: 5
- TAK-4® all-wheel independent suspension
- 50’ (15.2 m) Snozzle® HRET with Oshkosh® K-Factor™ piercing tip
alignment system
- 3,170 Gallon (12,000 Liter) water tank
- 444 Gallon (1,680 Liter) foam tank
- 2000 GPM (7,570 LPM) water pump
- 550 lb (225 kg) dry chemical powder system
- Scania DC13 engine
- Oshkosh power divider
Striker Volterra Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Operation:
- An Oshkosh patented hybrid-electric drivetrain featuring an
electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission allows
zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard
batteries, and can be coupled to the internal combustion engine to
provide continuous and uninterrupted power to the pumping system or
drive system
- Faster acceleration: setting a new standard for performance,
the Striker Volterra is capable of achieving 28% improved
acceleration when fully loaded, resulting in a quickened response
time
- Idle reduction for up to one hour of zero-emissions standby
using onboard energy storage
- Zero-emission driving during entry and exit of the fire station
using onboard energy storage
- Available Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) options for
further electric vehicle driving capabilities
Custom-engineered and extensively tested to deliver rapid
response while simultaneously reducing its carbon footprint, the
new Striker Volterra performance hybrid is fully compliant to NFPA
414 and ICAO standards while being certified to off-highway EPA and
EU regulations. During the next several months, the Striker
Volterra performance hybrid will be showcased at airports across
the United States, giving firefighters the opportunity to
experience first-hand the revolutionary Volterra technology.
“Oshkosh has been developing electric drives and vehicles for over
25 years, which will continue to be a critical part of our Fire
& Emergency Segment’s vision for a more sustainable future,”
said Johnson. “Our Volterra platform of electric vehicles reduces
emissions, supports lowering total cost of ownership, and increases
performance for first responders. We look forward to introducing
the vehicles to fire departments around the world and will closely
monitor operator feedback and opportunities for further vehicle
enhancements.”To learn more about Pierce Manufacturing or Oshkosh
Airport Products, and the revolutionary Pierce Volterra platform of
electric vehicles, visit www.piercemfg.com or
www.oshkoshairport.com. To access Pierce Volterra resources for
download, view the press kit here.
About Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK]
company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire
apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials,
rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini pumpers, elliptical tankers,
and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its
own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal
airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To
learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical
equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the
world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs more
than 14,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common
cause: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can
be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®,
Pierce®, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™,
Oshkosh® Airport Products, London™ and Pratt Miller. For more
information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
Forward Looking Statements
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to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements
other than statements of historical fact, including, without
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factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
factors include the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition;
the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; actions that
may be taken by governmental authorities and others to address or
otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the
negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economies and
the Company’s customers, suppliers and employees; and the cyclical
nature of the Company’s Access Equipment, Commercial and Fire &
Emergency markets, which are particularly impacted by the strength
of U.S. and European economies and construction seasons.
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Andrea Meyers
Pierce Manufacturing
414-530-0704
andrea@streamcreative.com
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