The company put two Volvo FE Electric Skip Loaders – powered by renewable energy from its Willesden plant – into operation in January 2024 to service local clients, with the aim of contributing to cleaner air in London.
Powerday said it is on track to meet its estimated 600 tonnes by the end of the year.
Collectively, the vehicles have completed 969 jobs and counting since January, covering a distance of 8802 miles.
Pros and cons
Patrick Rafferty, Powerday’s environmental sustainability and compliance advisor commented: “We are delighted with the results of the electric vehicle trial to-date. Our aim for the scheme was to achieve a significant reduction in emissions and the half-way results show that we are well on the way to achieving this based on the current trajectory.
“Of course, the trial hasn’t been without its teething problems with a few initial technical difficulties, but these were minor and resolved very quickly. Ultimately, the pros outweigh the cons and we are very excited about the future of electric vehicles in our fleet.”
The electric skip vehicle trial forms part of Powerday’s wider commitment to sustainability which includes ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 4% by the end of this year (see letsrecycle.com story).
To read Powerday’s full manifesto, click here.
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