Auxiliary power system for electric refuse vehicle

An auxiliary power system for a refuse vehicle, comprising:

• a reservoir to hold a hydraulic fluid;
• a hydraulic pump configured to pressurize the hydraulic fluid and provide the hydraulic fluid to one or more actuators;
• an electric motor configured to power the hydraulic pump;
• and
• a mounting assembly configured to couple the auxiliary power system to the refuse vehicle;
• and
• wherein the auxiliary power system is configured to provide power to a carry can.

An electric refuse vehicle, comprising:

• a chassis;
• a body assembly coupled to the chassis, the body assembly defining a refuse compartment;
• a prime mover, wherein the prime mover is a first electric motor;
• and
• an auxiliary power system comprising a reservoir to hold a hydraulic fluid, and a hydraulic pump powered by a second electric motor, wherein the hydraulic pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid to power one or more actuators, and wherein the auxiliary power system is configured to provide power to a carry can.