Gregory Group has taken on six Volvo FE Electric 4x2 curtainsiders following a “thorough trial” which demonstrated their suitability for urban deliveries.
The zero-tailpipe emission rigids form part of a wider order with Volvo Trucks, which included 50 ultra fuel-efficient FH tractor units.
Paul Jefferson, group legal, fleet and sustainability director at Gregory Group, said: “The latest intake from Volvo Trucks marks a significant fleet renewal strategy to replace older diesel models, as we look to drive down the emissions across our operation in our bid to be net zero by 2038.
“The FE Electrics play a key role in that. As part of the trial, we worked closely with Volvo to establish the routes and operations most suitable for electric.
“They will primarily be used for deliveries in busy towns and city centres, across multiple parts of the business.
He added: “The FH with I-Save tractor units will join our national distribution fleet and be deployed on longer distance trunking and tramping operations.”
In recent years, Volvo has delivered 35 FH gas-powered trucks to Gregory Group, helping the company’s ambitions to transition at least 5% of its fleet to cleaner fuels every year.
The new trucks will be distributed across the group, working out of six separate depots – Cullompton, Plymouth, Avonmouth, Winsford, Glasgow and Aberdeen.
