From Rosenbauer Group @RosenbauerAmerica:
Curtains up for the RTXIn recent weeks, Rosenbauer has built the first RTX, the electric tank firefighting vehicle for the North American fire services market. The vehicle is intended for the Los Angeles City Fire Department and was developed jointly with the LAFD. The “core DNA” is identical to the RT according to the European standard, while the technical design complies with the American NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) regulations. Click HERE for more info and photos
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Rosenbauer photo
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#1 by Austin on March 2, 2022 - 8:51 AM
I think another thing departments will have to think about is weight. Those batteries way a ton, literally. Example, the new Hummer ev battery weighs the same as a Honda Accord. It could pose a problem for some roads that are not in good condition. I’m not opposed to electric fire apparatus, but this concept has a very long way to go before being the norm. There are other environmentally friendly fuels that can be used, without the pollution from mining lithium, and making the battery. I just don’t think we should be putting all of our eggs in one basket.
#2 by Pat on March 1, 2022 - 2:49 PM
Looks aside, if that is accurate that it will only operate pumping its lines for 2 hours, then obviously it needs some type of a decent generator. The nice thing about diesel engines, is you can keep filling them with fuel to keep them pumping at fires. 2 hours is no where near enough.
#3 by Tom on March 1, 2022 - 11:59 AM
It will be a sad day when apparatus looks like this across the county. Back in the day American LaFrance had the beautiful locomotive style front end recognizable anywhere on their rigs, Seagrave had the 70th anniversary series, ward LaFrance had the big windshield, even today the Pierce quantum and the Pierce velocity/impel have a unique look. Many apparatus today look the same, yet they still have character. Across the world many fire apparatus are bland, and all look extremely similar. The American fire service is the way it is because of pride put into apparatus and the small details. Say what you will, that is an awful looking fire engine. It may work, it may be the future, but in todays age when pride is lacking in the fire service trucks that look like that are taking away the tradition and uniqueness in American fire apparatus
#4 by Mike C on March 1, 2022 - 6:05 AM
Looks similar to the Rosenbauer Avenger.
What is the price tag on these things?
Interesting that they advertise it as electric when it has a diesel engine on it. Ultimately, it has a lot to fail on it and a ton of proprietary parts from overseas.
I understand people seem to think fossil fuels are harmful to the environment. Do you know what is even more harmful to the environment? Lithium battery waste.
#5 by Mike hellmuth on February 28, 2022 - 2:40 PM
It’s definitely of European design(Rosenbauer)……..
#6 by Tim on February 28, 2022 - 1:49 PM
On a full charge they’ll get 2 hours out of it. I believe it has a 350hp diesel too. So more of a hybrid.
#7 by crabbymilton on February 28, 2022 - 12:58 PM
It certainly won’t win any beauty contests. But let’s set that aside.
If it works that ‘s fine. They’ll likely need a big old diesel generator unit just to feed the thing at a large scene.
#8 by Michael m on February 28, 2022 - 12:51 PM
It is a cool looking rig! I am sure there are many people who will be saying how ugly it is. It looks like it can hold as much equipment as todays engines.
Pierce and KMEOne already beat Rosenbauer to produce the first and second all electric fire engines!
#9 by Mike L on February 28, 2022 - 12:33 PM
Cool looking rig. It’s cool to see the future of fire apparatus. Also gonna be fun seeing the comments of people crying about it. If they’d been around 110 years ago, they’d have been the ones crying about losing horses and going motorized.