ZEVX Partners With Breezeline to Introduce First Fully Electric Light Aerial Bucket Truck  

With ZEVX technology, Breezeline becomes the first U.S. cable operator to upgrade an internal combustion engine aerial bucket truck to full electric power 

ZEVX^TM, intelligent EV systems, 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). 

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