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Pierce­® Volterra™ Platform Of Electric Vehicles

Pierce Volterra Platform of Electric Fire Trucks

Zero Emissions. Zero Compromise.

VOLTERRA BROCHURE ELECTRIC FIRE TRUCK REFERENCE GUIDE

Electric Fire Truck Overview

 

Reduce emissions, minimize fuel and produce less noise with no compromise on apparatus features, performance, functionality and safety with an electric fire truck.

The revolutionary Pierce® Volterra™ platform of electric vehicles meets the needs of your fire department while providing the operational performance you expect from your apparatus. 

Whether driving or pumping, the operational benefits of the distinct power source solution provide transparent vehicle operational characteristics to the firefighter. 

Zero Emissions

Zero Compromise

Reduced Noise 

Oshkosh Patented Parallel-Electric Drive Train

  • Electro-mechanical infinitely variable transmission (EMIVT).

  • Integrated onboard batteries. 

  • Internal combustion engine (ICE) for continuous and uninterrupted power to the pumping system or drive system.

Industry-Leading Operational Range For Full-Shift Operation

Fire Station-Based Charging Infrastructure

 

 

Pierce Volterra electric fire truck internal engine, pump, battery, EMIVT, drive train internal system overview.

 

Electrification Modes

Pierce Volterra electric fire truck driving down the road showing its internal onboard battery system.

Driving

On all Pierce electric fire trucks, an Oshkosh patented parallel-electric drivetrain featuring an EMIVT allows zero-emissions operation when powered by the integrated onboard batteries. 

The electric fire truck chassis will operate independently in either the all-electric, or internal combustion engine modes. The EMIVT leverages either source of power to provide uninterrupted performance in extended emergency operations.

Pierce Volterra electric fire truck internal driving battery and drive train system.

Operating on Electric

  • Batteries used to power the EMIVT for all-electric, zero emission operation.
  • Powered by energy from the grid, the most efficient source of generated power.
  • Simplified solution allows traditional vehicle accessories to be powered by the EMIVT.

Pierce Volterra Diesel fire truck internal engine and drive train system.

Operating using ICE

  • ICE engagement is automated with seamless transition after batteries have been depleted.
  • EMIVT allows for mechanical couple to the ground on ICE mode.
  • EMIVT's parallel electric drive is more efficient than a range extender.

Pumping

Standardized Pierce pumping configurations, up to 2000 gpm, are driven through the EMIVT and are powered by either the integrated onboard batteries or the internal combustion engine.

The driveline allows for zero emissions during quick attack responses, and has the ability to transition seamlessly to internal combustion power for extended pumping operations. 

Pierce Volterra electric fire truck internal battery, pump, EMIVT system.

Pierce Volterra Diesel fire truck internal engine, EMIVT, pump system.

  • Standard controls and pump panel layout for operation in either mode
  • Energy from either batteries or ICE, power the pump through the EMIVT.
  • A distinct power source solution provides redundancy for transparent and continuous operational confidence.
  • Loss of battery solution does not limit the pumping performance.
Pierce Volterra electric fire truck parked on the road pumping water through a hose.
Pierce Volterra electric fire truck parked in a fire station charging the internal battery system.

Charging

A fire station-based, all encompassing vehicle charging infrastructure provides operational readiness for Volterra electric vehicles. 

Charging solutions are tailored to provide an unobtrusive installation necessary for any station. Established nationwide energy experts offer simple, fast charging solutions capable of full electric fire truck recharge in less than 90 minutes. 

Pierce Volterra electric fire truck internal battery charging.
  • Batteries are located between the cab and pump house providing benefits to the overall vehicle packaging while also contributing to vehicle safety.
  • No consumption of compartment space or limitation of body configuration.
  • Battery center of gravity is below apparatus combined center of gravity for zero compromise on handling and performance.
  • Placed above frame rails providing a highly protected space that will not be influenced by road debris, side or rear vehicle collisions, or approach and departure angles.

Specifications

City Of Madison: Volterra Electric Vehicle Specifications

Chassis

Enforcer™ custom chassis

Battery Pack

155 kW hour battery pack to meet the City of Madison’s daily duty cycle

Seating Capacity

Six (6)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

42,000 lb

Suspension System

TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension

Pump

1500 GPM single stage pump

Water Tank

500 gallons

Compartmentation

150 cu ft plus ladder storage

Hose capacity

1000’ of 5” / 850’ of 2.5”

Portland Fire & Rescue: Enforcer™ Volterra™ Pumper

Chassis
Battery Pack

155 kW hour battery pack to meet Portland Fire and Rescue's daily duty cycle

Pump

Waterous

Pump GPM

1500 gpm

Tank

Water / Foam

Tank Size

500 gallons

Foam System

External

Gilbert Fire and Rescue: Volterra Electric Vehicle Specifications

Chassis

Velocity® custom chassis

Battery Pack

244 kW hour battery pack to meet Gilbert Fire and Rescue’s daily duty cycle

Seating Capacity

Six (6)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

42,000 lb

Suspension System

TAK-4® Independent Front Suspension

Pump

1500 GPM single stage pump

Water Tank

500 gallons

Compartmentation

150 cu ft plus ladder storage

Hose capacity

1000’ of 5” / 850’ of 2.5”

Charging Infrastructure

We've made installing your electric fire engine infrastructure simple. Our partners provide and deliver everything from initial design through installation. They provide a straightforward approach to charging infrastructure development, ensuring a smooth process while maximizing your return on investment.

The planning phase of adding an electric apparatus to your fleet starts with a discussion of the future. Before you invest in infrastructure, you first need to consider the right investment, for now, five years from now, and beyond. Understanding how an electric fire truck can fit in your station, on your power grid and into your service model are all items that Pierce and its energy partners help manage on your behalf.

We’ll take the time to align experts to support your goals so you can focus on your daily work and not on the technical details of your new apparatus.

Firefighter plugging in electric fire apparatus in fire station utilizing the electrical fire truck charging infrastructure.

 

History

Pierce Volterra electric fire truck parked outside by a tree at the Wisconsin State Capital in Madison on a sunny day.

As a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, our team has a long and successful history of developing electric vehicles. Learn about our electrification journey, moving the world closer to zero emissions. 

Electrification Journey

Volterra News

Press

Fire Apparatus Magazine
Firehouse Magazine
Wisconsin State Journal
Government Fleet
International Firefighter
UK Fire Magazine
Appleton Post Crescent
International Fire & Safety Journal
Channel 3000
Global Newswire
Industrial Fire World
Wisconsin Public Radio
Firefighter Nation
MSN.com
Firefighting in Canada
Big Red Guide
Industrial Fire World
Energy Central
FireRescue1
Asia Pacific Fire Magazine

New Deliveries

Gilbert Fire & Rescue - Pumper

Gilbert Fire & Rescue - Pumper

Delivery Date: September 8, 2023
Job Number: 39118
Sales Organization: Pierce Manufacturing HQ

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