Uevtech upcycles used diesel refuse trucks into fully functional electric refuse vehicles, preserving the original payload capacity while replacing the combustion engine with a zero‑emission drivetrain. By remanufacturing existing chassis and integrating high‑efficiency electric powertrains and telematics, the company provides municipalities and waste‑management contractors a cost‑effective, low‑waste alternative to buying new electric trucks.
Funding
$35.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Refuse collection fleets rely on new, resource-intensive vehicle production, leading to high material waste and carbon emissions. Existing electric trucks are costly and limited in availability, slowing the transition to sustainable urban logistics.
Solution
Uevtech converts used diesel refuse trucks into Upcycled Electric Vehicles (UEVs) by remanufacturing the chassis and integrating advanced electric powertrains. The process retains the original vehicle’s payload capacity and durability while replacing the combustion engine with a zero‑emission drivetrain. By sourcing components from decommissioned trucks, Uevtech reduces raw material consumption and eliminates the waste associated with scrapping. The upgraded UEVs are sold as fully functional electric refuse trucks, enabling municipalities and waste‑management companies to adopt clean transportation without sacrificing performance or incurring the high costs of brand‑new EVs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal waste‑management agencies and private sanitation contractors seeking to replace diesel fleets with cost‑effective, zero‑emission refuse trucks.
Features
- Complete remanufacturing of existing diesel refuse trucks, preserving structural integrity and load capacity
- Integration of high‑efficiency electric motor and battery system designed for stop‑and‑go urban routes
- Advanced telematics for real‑time monitoring of energy consumption, route optimization, and predictive maintenance
- Certified zero‑emission compliance with local air‑quality regulations
- Modular upgrade kit allowing future battery or software enhancements without full vehicle replacement