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Electric Street Sweepers — The Zero-Emission Guide

Street cleaning without a drop of diesel — how 100% electric sweepers work, what they cost to own, and why cities are switching.

01

The e-Philosophy Behind The Machines

Not a diesel sweeper converted to electric — machines designed electric from the ground up.

100% Electric

By Design

Weights, dimensions and layouts engineered for electric only — not an electrified conversion. The distinction shows in 10+ hour continuous run times.

Low Voltage

Safety Class

Low-voltage architecture is a maintenance and safety advantage over high-voltage EV platforms.

Silent

Dawn Sweeping

Noise-free operation opens early-morning and night districts that ban diesel machines.

Zero Emissions

At The Curb

No exhaust at operator level — a downtown air-quality decision, not just a fleet decision.

ROI

≤ 3 Years

Fuel + maintenance savings on a duty-cycled sweeper pay back the premium inside three years — the Tenax fleet math.

CO₂

37,000 kg/Year

A diesel sweeper's annual emission — the number that goes to zero.

02

The Tenax Story — A World First

The company that invented the category — which is why we represent it.

2003

Electra 1.0

Tenax International (Italy — Motor Valley) built the world's first completely electric street sweeper prototype.

2013

MaxWind

The range expanded into the MaxWind platform.

2015

Electra 2.0

The line that matured the category — now the EVOS+ generation.

700+ Machines

42+ Countries

The largest fleet of electric sweepers and washers in operation on the planet.

Tenax North America

Inc.

The exclusive North American distributor — the line we represent in New England + TX + select NY.

"e" = Ethical

Factory Philosophy

The Italian factory runs its own 50 kW photovoltaic system — they build without polluting.

03

The Lineup — Sweepers + Washers

The product families we quote.

Electra 2.0 EVOS+

The Flagship

The current-generation sweeper — the reference machine of the category.

Electra 5.0

NEW

The new large-platform machine for dense urban fleets.

MaxWind

The Classic

The platform that scaled the category.

SmartWind+

Compact Urban

Tight districts and pedestrian zones.

Street Washers

Maxwind Hydro + Electra 2.0 Hydros

100% electric washing — the companion product line.

Manual Sweepers

Ecarr + Cleanwind

Pedestrian districts, indoor garages, tourism zones.

04

Batteries — The Real Spec

Battery architecture is where electric sweeper fleets are won.

Modular Range

Right-Size The Pack

Battery banks sized to route length — don't pay for capacity you don't cycle.

Interchangeable

Swap Architecture

Completely interchangeable batteries (a Tenax approach) de-couple charging from operations.

Charging

Low-Voltage Options

Modular low-voltage chargers fit existing infrastructure — no depot rebuild.

Daily Range

Duty Cycle

10+ hours of continuous work separates designed-electric from converted machines.

Winter

Cold-Battery Behavior

New England fleets: spec heating/thermal strategy — we cover this in every quote.

Lifecycle

Pack Economics

Battery replacement is a planned event with a known cost — we model it into the ROI.

05

Municipal Fleet Electrification

How a city actually switches.

Pilot Ward

One Route First

The successful pattern: one district, one machine, measured against the diesel baseline.

Overnight Charging

Depot Power

Low-voltage charging fits standard depot service — the infrastructure ask is small.

Maintenance

Simpler Drivetrains

No engine oil, no DPF regens, no injectors — PM hours drop.

Grants

Electrification Funds

Federal/state clean-fleet programs offset acquisition — we help with the paperwork basis.

Union + Crew

Operator Response

The quiet machine wins operators fast — retention is a hidden ROI line.

Resale

Early Market

Electric sweeper resale is forming — early units carry premium scarcity.

06

Sweeper vs Washer

Two cleaning missions.

Sweepers

Debris Collection

Vacuum + brush systems collect grit, leaves, litter — the sanitation mission.

Washers

Surface Washing

Pressurized washing removes film, staining and grime — the appearance mission.

Combined Fleets

The City Pair

Downtown cores run both: nightly sweep + weekend wash.

Indoor + Garages

Electric-Only Zones

Only electric machines legally work in enclosed parking structures.

Tourism Districts

Zero-Noise Hours

Wash and sweep at 5 a.m. next to hotels — diesel can't, electric can.

We Quote Both

The Full Range

Sweepers, washers and manual units — one manufacturer, one parts channel.

07

Respect — The Pioneers

Category-first engineering deserves the credit.

Tenax International

Italy

The first company in the world dedicated entirely to 100% electric street cleaning — since before it was fashionable.

Tenax North America

Inc.

The exclusive distributor that brought the line to this continent — "Tenax North America, Inc." exactly, as they ask.

Their Media

Their Machines

Manufacturer imagery only — Electra and MaxWind photos from their published materials.

One Standard

Honesty

Authorized dealer in stated territory — proudly and accurately.

08

Your Fleet Has One Job. So Do We.

Equipment that works — sold by people who repair it, supported by people who answer the phone.