Vertellus enhances its EV Discovery Programme with the addition of ten new electric refrigerated trucks, making sustainable trials more accessible for transport operators.
- The new vehicles are designed to offer zero-emission solutions for temperature-controlled transport, equipped with advanced Carrier Transicold Iceland 11 MT systems.
- This initiative allows operators to trial electric vehicles, providing a cost-effective and operationally efficient solution to decrease environmental impact.
- The trucks come with a comprehensive support package, including maintenance and DC chargers at the operator’s base.
- Collaboration with Solomon Commercials ensures that each vehicle meets high standards for performance and sustainability.
Vertellus has strategically reinforced its commitment to sustainable logistics by incorporating ten fully electric refrigerated trucks into its EV Discovery Programme. This move is poised to significantly influence the landscape of commercial vehicle leasing, particularly for temperature-controlled transport operators looking to transition to environmentally friendly alternatives.
The newly introduced 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide rigids are equipped with innovative technology, optimising operational effectiveness. Each vehicle integrates Dhollandia tail lifts and Slipstream bodies crafted by Solomon Commercials. Notably, the trucks showcase the engineless Carrier Transicold Iceland 11 MT systems, featuring a Power Box unit which takes energy from the vehicle’s driveline to convert it into AC current necessary for the refrigeration units, achieving over 95% efficiency.
Vertellus’s initiative embodies the concept of BEV Equipment as a Service, with these electric vehicles available across the nation. Their three-month trial period offers an inclusive package: ready-to-work vehicles supported with maintenance and DC charger installations at the operator’s base. This setup aims to alleviate the financial burden and risk linked with purchasing electric vehicles outright, thereby broadening accessibility for operators committed to reducing their carbon footprint.
Ian Seager, sales and business director at Vertellus, articulated the programme’s objective as facilitating affordable and lower-risk EV trials. His statement underscores a strategic effort to allow logistics operators in the cold chain sector to seamlessly integrate zero-emission vehicles into their fleets, obtaining practical insights into operational efficiencies and sustainable practices.
Scott Dargan, the managing director at Carrier Transicold UK & Northern Europe, recognised this development as pivotal for advancing sustainable logistics. He highlighted the all-electric technology’s efficiency and reliability, ultimately offering a PIEK-certified low-noise and lightweight solution. The enthusiasm shared by partners across this initiative clearly demonstrates a collective ambition towards zero tailpipe emissions.
Further complementing this collaboration, Solomon Commercials’ sales manager Colin Carter acknowledged an increasing demand for vehicles delivering products efficiently while minimising environmental impact. This project aligns with market trends where electric vehicles are expected to become fundamental fleet components.
Vertellus’s strategic addition of electric refrigerated trucks underscores a formidable shift towards sustainable, zero-emission solutions in the logistics sector.
