Scarab Sweepers is embarking on a 24-hour charity fundraiser using its electric sweeper, the RAVO E2, to cover all 32 of London’s boroughs. Since its launch in the Autumn of 2024, the all-electric RAVO E2 has been on demonstration across…
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Electric vision in Dundee
Dundee City Council has created world-class charging hubs for public and private use. FVI Editor Ann-Marie Knegt travelled to Dundee for the launch of the new Urban Fox retractable charging point and spoke to Dundee’s Corporate Fleet and Infrastructure Manager…
Scarab’s electric launch
On 15 August 2024, the industry gathered at Chart Hills Golf Course to see the launch of Scarab Sweepers’ brand-new electric compact sweeper, the RAVO E2. FVI editor Ann-Marie Knegt was there to learn more about this innovative new machine,…
Hammersmith & Fulham goes green with Veolia electric vehicle fleet
Veolia and Hammersmith & Fulham Council have added eight new electric cargo bikes, bringing the fleet to 20 new electric vehicles. This will make collections and street cleansing cleaner, greener, and quieter for borough residents. The fleet now includes eight…
Renault Trucks at RWM Expo 2024: underscores commitment to sector decarbonisation
Underscoring its commitment to accelerate the decarbonisation of waste and recycling transport, Renault Trucks is returning to the Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) on 11- 12 September 2024 at the NEC with an all-electric lineup to meet net-zero targets…
Eurowag launches first CRT-focused EV Charging Service to drive forward truck electrification
Eurowag is transforming the electrification of commercial fleets as the first CRT-focused eMobility Service Provider (eMSP). Eurowag’s new comprehensive offering includes charging as a Service and network development, providing access to all major Charge Point Operators (CPOs) across Europe. Designed…
IVECO eDAILY duo join The AA’s growing electric fleet
Two highly specified IVECO eDaily’s have joined The AA’s expanding fleet of electric vehicles to deliver a zero-emissions recovery solution without compromise. The Automobile Association (AA) was formed in 1905, and its wide-ranging recovery fleet is undergoing the biggest change…
Is this the solarpunk era?
Can the nature-inspired Solarpunk movement turbocharge the adoption of electric vehicles in the logistics industry? Alex Hearn from Lightstate explains how the movement’s marriage of the practical and the aesthetic can improve the sector’s sustainability and the wellbeing of its…
idVerde turns to electric power from Aebi Schmidt to meet new Olympic Park contract
idVerde, a grounds maintenance provider, employs an all-electric eSwingo from Aebi Schmidt as part of a new contract to reduce carbon emissions at the 560-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Olympic Park, home to the 2012 London Olympic Games, attracts…
New electric refuse vehicle starts to collect waste in North Northants on contract hire from SFS
A new all-electric 27-tonne refuse vehicle is now collecting waste and recycling from North Northamptonshire residents. The Dennis Eagle eCollect is quieter than traditional refuse trucks and has zero local emissions. It will reduce the council’s carbon footprint, saving 60,000…