CitySprint Adds Electric Van to Fleet
The van, which is powered entirely by electricity, will complement CitySprint’s already broad range of environmentally friendly vehicle options for clients.
The Smith Edison Electric Van has a top speed of 50 mph, can carry over 1,300 kilograms and has a battery range of 150 miles, making it a highly competitive, zero-emission alternative to a comparable, fuel-powered model.
After satisfactory road testing, CitySprint concluded that the relatively greater capital cost of the van would be offset by potential cost savings in fuel and maintenance. The Smith Edison Electric Van is made more commercially viable still by its status as a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) free vehicle and its exemption from London’s congestion charging.
Am Pall, CitySprint’s Fleet & Specialist Services Director, says: “Being as green, practical and cost effective as it is, adding the Smith Edison Electric Van to our range of environmentally-friendly vehicles became an easy decision. We are certain that our clients will be pleased with this additional green option.”
The Smith Edison Electric Van joins the Vectrix Electric Motorcycle that was introduced to CitySprint’s range of electric and eco-friendly vehicles in 2007
CitySprint’s environmental programme has been accredited with the internationally recognised ISO14001:2004, a voluntary initiative aimed at improving environmental performance. CitySprint received considerable industry praise in 2007 winning the 2007 IFW Environment Award, the Transport for London ‘Capital Fleet of the Year’ award at the 2007 GreenFleet Awards and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award at the 2007 UK Mail Awards.
The van, which is powered entirely by electricity, will complement CitySprint’s already broad range of environmentally friendly vehicle options for clients.
The Smith Edison Electric Van has a top speed of 50 mph, can carry over 1,300 kilograms and has a battery range of 150 miles, making it a highly competitive, zero-emission alternative to a comparable, fuel-powered model.
After satisfactory road testing, CitySprint concluded that the relatively greater capital cost of the van would be offset by potential cost savings in fuel and maintenance. The Smith Edison Electric Van is made more commercially viable still by its status as a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) free vehicle and its exemption from London’s congestion charging.
Am Pall, CitySprint’s Fleet & Specialist Services Director, says: “Being as green, practical and cost effective as it is, adding the Smith Edison Electric Van to our range of environmentally-friendly vehicles became an easy decision. We are certain that our clients will be pleased with this additional green option.”
The Smith Edison Electric Van joins the Vectrix Electric Motorcycle that was introduced to CitySprint’s range of electric and eco-friendly vehicles in 2007. Other eco-friendly options that CitySprint’s clients can opt for include:
Pushbikes – CitySprint has the largest pushbike fleet in London and a fleet across the rest of the UK which is constantly growing. Its London-based couriers undertake around 7,000 jobs per week.
The CityTrike (Human Powered Vehicles) – CitySprint is launching the use of the CityTrike for bulk and multi-drop deliveries in London.
Smart Cars – CitySprint has a fleet of Smart cars, which offer a 20% reduction in emissions compared to a standard diesel van. CitySprint is currently researching the possibility of introducing electric Smart Cars.
Alternative fuel vehicles – CitySprint also uses a number of dual fuel vehicles which can run on Petrol and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). LPG can offer a 10% reduction of emissions compared to standard petrol engines.
CitySprint is continuously looking for new vehicle options and innovative solutions that are both environmentally friendly and commercially viable and as a non-asset owning company CitySprint has the flexibility to be able to introduce new, environmentally friendly vehicles the moment they become available. Indeed, it aims to increase the number of environmentally friendly vehicles in its fleet by 30% in 2008.
CitySprint’s environmental programme has been accredited with the internationally recognised ISO14001:2004, a voluntary initiative aimed at improving environmental performance. CitySprint received considerable industry praise in 2007 winning the 2007 IFW Environment Award, the Transport for London ‘Capital Fleet of the Year’ award at the 2007 GreenFleet Awards and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award at the 2007 UK Mail Awards.
