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Costain Group PLC trials EV vans in real world site applications. Infrastructure solutions company Costain Group PLC has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites. The pilot programme, in partnership with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, tested the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in construction projects with electric vans trialled across a range of different teams and workplace scenarios. The three Costain projects included in the pilot were the Preston Western Distributor Road scheme in Lancashire, the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross project near Truro in Cornwall, and the A12 widening scheme near Chelmsford in Essex. Electric vans were used by Costain’s health and safety, environment and laboratory teams, with the vehicles typically carrying lighter materials and equipment that are within electric van payload guidelines. Enterprise fitted the vehicles used for the pilot with technology to capture detailed data and provide insights on the electric vehicle usage. To meet the challenge of long-distance charging, Costain installed banks of up to 25 EV charging points at the three pilot locations to ensure that the teams have easy and safe access to power. The pilot is a key stepping stone in Costain’s Climate Change Action Plan, with Costain committing to all of its operations, including its supply chain, being net zero carbon by 2035, with zero emissions from the company car fleet by 2030... Find out more 👉 https://buff.ly/4c4JLLo 🗞 Be in the know, don't miss out and sign-up to receive the Interchange News digest every week: https://buff.ly/3xvGFOx ➡️ Follow Interchange to stay connected #EV #electricvehicles #electriccars #evcharging #infrastructure #transport #construction #constructionindustry #sustainability #netzero #netzerocarbon #decarbonisation

Interesting story in Construction Enquirer today, reporting on Costain’s EV van trial for lighter site applications across three main construction schemes. It concludes … “Danny Glynn, managing director at Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, said: “This pilot is an important step towards understanding how EV vans can best be used in real world scenarios such as construction and infrastructure. It showcases that there are clear applications for electric vans within these and other sectors.” https://lnkd.in/eSaFmhhG

The Wrightbus StreetDeck #Electroliner is in London this month with bus operator Go Ahead London who are trialling the world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus to demonstrate its zero-emission capabilities as city seeks even more zero-emission transport.   The vehicle has been on a UK-wide tour, including in London previously, to give bus operators and local authorities the chance to see it in action and showcase its capabilities.   Jean-Marc Gales, CEO at Wrightbus, said: “We’ve created the most efficient vehicle by combining optimum power with a class-leading rapid charge, meaning our electric bus spends more time on the road than any other.    "This vehicle brings an interesting new dimension to bus technology, offering transport operators a choice to help address the world's environmental challenges."   Chris McKeown, Go-Ahead London's Engineering Director, said: "As the UK's largest and most experienced electric bus operator, we are working with Transport for London and our innovative supply chain to deliver a sustainable, zero-emission future for the capital's iconic red buses. Go-Ahead London has a long association with Wrightbus and I welcome the opportunity to trial the StreetDeck Electroliner, which we will robustly evaluate over the coming months."   The StreetDeck Electroliner is the perfect combination of range and efficiency, maximising power and offering class-leading recharge times.   Read more including full reactions from Jean-Marc Gales and Chris McKeown: https://lnkd.in/eRwwBwAA   #Wrightbus #GoAheadLondon #ElectricBus #TransportforLondon #ZeroEmissions

A journey from a mechanic’s garage in St-Felix-de-Kingsey, Que. to a bus manufacturer that sees electric transportation as the future of the industry is the story of family-owned Autobus Girardin, Inc. Today, the company manufactures school bus bodies, distributes gas-powered and electric buses in Canada and covers parts, support and charging infrastructure. After announcing an electric minibus with improved range this month, Girardin said the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is a trend in which the company is heavily engaged, amid improvements in technology and infrastructure that must be adapted for a smoother ride to electrification. “All these challenges that people have to go through to put in the infrastructure, it’s something that slows down the electrification movement a little bit, but once it catches up, I think you’ll see electricity is gonna be a preferred technology over time.” Steve Girardin, CEO of Micro Bird inc., a Girardin joint venture, said. #electricvehicles #electricbuses #buses #manufacturing https://lnkd.in/eFR3GNBf

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Electric mobility covers far more than just passenger cars. Electric trains and also busses come to mind. But there are far more opportunities for electrification and emission reduction. A study from Volvo Group and others shows the advantages in a far less discussed area: construction works! 🚜 Great to see such broad progress. https://lnkd.in/eD3X8j4F

We've teamed up with Enterprise Rent-A-Car & National Car Rental in one of the UK #construction sector's first pilot to test the use of electric vans on three major sites! Data-capturing technology tracked usage to inform EV deployment and viability on construction sites. The pilot, with electric vans used by Costain’s health & safety, environmental and laboratory teams, offers vital insights into how both Costain and Enterprise can support the van rental EV transition for a greener future #sustainably. 🌿 By showing what can be possible, we hope to help create a blueprint for the industry to minimise carbon emissions and pave the way for a greener future for #infrastructure. Read the full release 👉 https://bit.ly/3PlFcTl #SustainableInfrastructure

IS THE UK RUNNING OUT OF ROAD ON ITS ELECTRIC AMBITION? Network Power Connections are at the forefront of providing the infrastructure and electrification for #EV and #PHEV of commercial businesses. We are recognised as being market leaders in the planning, design, supply, and installation of electric infrastructure, to advising property owners, developers, landlords and facilities managers. The latest reports showed that in new car sales, one in six cars registered every month are EV and that 300,000 #BEVs were registered in 2023. With 1.3m EVs forecast to be on the road in 2024. With Chinese company EVE Energy pledging £1.2bn to create a Gigafactory battery plant at Coventry airport and creating 6,000 jobs, and a gigafactory has just begun construction in Somerset for Jaguar Land Rover and other manufacturers pledging to be building batteries for car production, public charging is sadly not where it should be. Public charging is an opportunity to monetise charging, create loyalty and staff retention, and add to the public charging infrastructure that is desperately needed in commercial establishments, shopping centres, retail spaces, apartment blocks, development projects, and leisure facilities. Network Power Connections is also at the forefront of electrifying car dealerships and bus and van fleet operations. Are you a commercial landlord? Do you have staff car parking? Do you have retail space? Are you a developer? Get in touch for a free quotation. From design to delivery. 📧 [email protected] 📞 01905 611 011 #Electricity #ElectricalEngineering #ElectricalContractor #PowerSupply #ElectricalSupply #WorcestershireHour #electricalconnections #substations connections #ICP #BNO #DNO #IDNO #WorcestershireBusiness #decarbonisation #gridconnection #getcharging #evcharging #EVCharger #gogreen #thefutureiselectric #ozev #thefutureisgreen #evchargepoints #ozevapproved #ozevapprovedinstaller

Industry calls for ‘next generation’ incentive and infrastructure plan to decarbonise Britain’s truck fleet - Zero emission HGV use trebles in a year – but accounts for just 0.05% of HGVs on the road with end of sale in 2035. - Massive manufacturer investment means operators can choose from 27 different zero emission trucks – but slow approval process means just two in five models are currently eligible for government grants. - At the Commercial Vehicle Show 2024, industry calls for fiscal and energy reform to boost operator confidence to switch – and cut CO2 by almost 19 million tonnes a year. https://lnkd.in/ey2hZiku Commercial Vehicle Show

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