Gregory Group has incorporated six Volvo FE Electric 4×2 curtainsiders, marking a key step in their sustainability efforts.
- A comprehensive trial demonstrated the electric trucks’ suitability for urban delivery operations, enhancing efficiency.
- The transition is part of a broader strategy to modernise Gregory Group’s fleet and reduce emissions.
- Volvo Trucks is instrumental in Gregory’s fleet renewal, having previously supplied gas-powered units.
- The trucks will operate from six depots, serving busy city areas to support greener logistics.
Gregory Group, in a significant move towards sustainability, has integrated six Volvo FE Electric 4×2 curtainsiders into its fleet. This development follows a thorough trial that confirmed the trucks’ aptitude for urban delivery tasks. The adoption of electric vehicles is a pivotal element of the Gregory Group’s broader fleet renewal strategy aimed at cutting emissions and aligning operations with future environmental goals.
The newly added vehicles are zero-tailpipe emission rigids, which form part of a larger order placed with Volvo Trucks, including 50 highly fuel-efficient FH tractor units. According to Paul Jefferson, the Group’s legal, fleet, and sustainability director, this latest intake signifies a notable shift towards replacing older diesel models. ‘The FE Electrics play a key role in that,’ he stated, emphasising their importance in the company’s journey to achieving net-zero emissions by 2038.
In collaboration with Volvo, Gregory Group meticulously assessed suitable routes and operations for electric vehicle deployment. These trucks are primarily designated for deliveries in bustling towns and city centres, thus establishing a cleaner mode of transport in various sectors of their business. Additionally, the FH with I-Save tractor units are set to enhance national distribution fleets for long-haul operations.
Beyond the recent acquisition, Volvo’s contribution to Gregory Group’s sustainability drive includes the provision of 35 FH gas-powered trucks in recent years. This consistent addition propels the company’s ambition of transitioning at least 5% of its fleet annually to alternatives that offer cleaner fuel solutions. The electric trucks, operating from depots in Cullompton, Plymouth, Avonmouth, Winsford, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, are strategically placed to optimise logistics and support Gregory Group’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
The integration of Volvo FE Electric trucks marks a significant step in Gregory Group’s sustainable logistics journey.
