Broom Bear Hybrid Available

Elgin Broom Bear features Plug-in to create Hybrid Electric Street Sweeper

January 16, 2020

Elgin Sweeper Company

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A plug-in, hybrid electric version of the Broom Bear mechanical sweeper uses a high-capacity battery to power the sweeper.

Recharge battery while driving or when plugged into an electrical outlet
Performance, speeds, capacity, and availability to work all day remains unchanged from the standard Broom Bear sweeper
Consumes dramatically less fuel relative to the baseline Broom Bear
Low noise level
Assists with sustainability initiatives

Fill out the form below to request more information about Broom Bear Hybrid Available

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