SME fleets in the construction sector can now go green as Speedy has invested £8.25 million on 150 new electric vans.
The nationwide construction equipment hire and services provider’s investment is part of its targets to make more than half its 1,100 strong commercial fleet electric or hybrid by 2025, and a fully-electrified fleet by 2030.
Predicted to save more than 1,200 tonnes of CO2 from its commercial fleet emissions each year, the new vans will include 100 4.25-tonne single chassis cab Ford E-Transits, and 50 3.5-tonne E-Transit models.
These will be distributed across Speedy’s UK-wide network, replacing internal combustion engine models currently on the fleet. Chris Dempsey, Managing Director – Operational Support at Speedy, said:
Transforming our fleet with low and zero carbon models is crucial to leading the hire industry’s journey towards decarbonisation and aligns with our strategy of de-carbonising our property network and expanding our low-emission ECO tools and equipment range.
Our strategy supports our customer’s sustainability objectives as they strive to deliver projects with minimal environmental impact, of which site deliveries play a vital role. This significant investment in new electric vehicles demonstrates our commitment in helping our customers achieve these aims.
Speedy already has some electric vehicles on its fleet, with Maxus e Deliver 3 eLCVs part of its operations until the delivery of the new Ford fleet. Adam Harkin, Ford of Britain & Ireland head of national fleet accounts, said:
Ford has been Speedy’s preferred vehicle supplier over many years, and we are delighted to continue that partnership as the company accelerates its move to a zero carbon future and transitions to electric alternatives for its fleet.
As Speedy invests in electric vehicles, Ford looks forward to working together to find further opportunities to maximise the productivity and sustainability of its delivery fleet through our integrated Ford Pro solutions.
The Ford E-Transit trial vehicle will be in operation at Speedy in July, with the 150 strong fleet coming on stream from October.
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