Wincanton adds 24 electric HGVs to fleet
Leading supply chain partner for UK business Wincanton today announces the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year.
THE MULTIMILLION-pound project will see Wincanton introduce cutting-edge battery electric trucks to its fleet this summer.
The new vehicles, supplied by DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, which will be able to operate at more than 40 tonnes, are expected to reduce Wincanton’s CO2 emissions by 2,400 tonnes per year.
To support the new trucks, Wincanton is rolling out depot-based charging infrastructure across key sites, including Greenford in West London, Portbury, its Scotland Gateway Hub near Glasgow, and The WEB in Northamptonshire. This infrastructure is being designed and built in partnership with Voltempo and Gridserve.
The move is a step towards the company’s bid to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The introduction of the new electric trucks aligns with Wincanton’s commitment to deliver long-term sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers. This includes investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA and the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix.
