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M&S has boosted its zero tailpipe emissions with the addition of two Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4x2 rigids to its London fleet, through contract hire provider Vertellus.
The electric 19-tonne trucks are fitted with TVS box bodies and 1.5-tonne DEL tail-lifts and are delivering the retailer’s own-brand fashion, home and beauty products across the capital, including to M&S’s store at Battersea Power Station.
As a specialist in de-risking fleet decarbonisation, Vertellus partners with operators to plan, deploy and optimise bodied, ready-to-work zero tailpipe emission commercial vehicles through its 12-month EV Discovery Programme.
This is designed to validate electric truck performance on real-world routes, enabling operators to trial vehicles in live operations before committing to full-scale deployment.
“Our role goes beyond vehicle supply, said Rhian Burrell, Vertellus MD.
“We’re proud to be working with M&S on their decarbonisation journey, partnering closely to make fleet electrification practical, measurable and commercially viable.
“Supporting M&S in the next phase of its electrification journey demonstrates how our EV Discovery Programme removes complexity and risk while delivering immediate carbon savings and valuable insight, proving that zero emission logistics works today, even in demanding urban environments.”
