Powerday Adds Pair Of Volvo FE Electric Skip Loaders For London Routes

    Posted On: 01 February 2024
    Powerday’s new Volvo FE Electric skip loaders sit outside the company’s depot.
    Recycling and waste management company Powerday has added two Volvo FE Electric skip loaders to its fleet to serve the London area. (Photo courtesy of Volvo.)

    Recycling and waste management company Powerday recently added two new Volvo FE Electric skip loaders to its fleet to serve on routes across London and the southeast. Powerday expects the electric trucks to reduce the firm’s carbon emissions by an estimated 30 tonnes per year.

    “In line with our net-zero roadmap, adopting these electric skip loaders into our fleet shows our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to cleaner air and environment in London,” says Powerday CEO Edward Crossan. “By investing in electric skip loaders, we lead the charge towards cleaner, greener solutions.”

    About The Volvo FE Electric

    The FE Electric has a 2-speed transmission, a traction control system designed to maintain safe operation on slippery surfaces, and multiple drive modes to adjust the truck’s performance, comfort, and energy usage levels. The truck’s four batteries provide a range of around 190 kilometres (118 miles) and can recharge in 2.3 hours with the 150-kilowatt DC charger Powerday installed at its Willesden Junction site.

    A Powerday worker plugging in one of the firm’s new Volvo FE Electric skip loaders to recharge it.
    The electric Volvo rigids have a range of 190 kilometres and can recharge in 2.3 hours. (Photo courtesy of Volvo.)

    Powerday’s electric trucks are each built on a 4,100-millimetre (161-inch) wheelbase with full air suspension and equipped with Hyva skip loader bodywork with electric power take-off (PTO). The day cab Powerday selected also has full air suspension and an additional lower passenger door window for better visibility on busy London streets.

    The trucks also have safety features such as Volvo’s Electronic Stability Control to reduce rollovers, Adaptive Cruise Control with automatic emergency, and Lane Keeping Support alerts to help drivers on the road.

    Find Volvo Trucks For Sale

    Browse and compare a huge selection of new and used Volvo trucks for sale, including Volvo FE models, on TruckLocator.co.uk. You’ll also find skip loaders for sale from a variety of manufacturers.

    Source: Volvo

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