CCF, part of the Travis Perkins group, worked in collaboration with Electra Commercial Vehicles to develop the exhaust-free vehicle, which is powered by 287kwh traction batteries
The BEV, three years in development, is now operating from CCF鈥檚 Harmondsworth branch, across west and central London.
With a charge time of seven hours, the BEV has a maximum 120-mile range on a full charge.
Added features include a sensor system to alert the driver to nearby cyclists or pedestrians, an audible vehicle manoeuvring alarm and a five-way camera monitoring system. Onboard weighing scales, telematics and vehicle tracking monitor the BEV鈥檚 energy use in real time.
CCF managing director Catherine Gibson said that her company was keen to be 鈥渁s sustainable as possible鈥�.
Electra managing director Ben Smith said: 鈥淭he vehicle with its on board chargers can be charged from any 32/63 amp supply, this means it can be charged from any site with a three-phase power supply.聽 With an end of life strategy in place for all our batteries from the vehicles in energy storage, these vehicles will have an incredibly positive effect on our planet.鈥�
Transport for London approves. Its head of transport strategy and planning, Christina Calderato, said: 鈥淭his is a pioneering electric vehicle for its size and is demonstrating the highest standards we look for both environmentally and for safety鈥� The innovation behind the manufacture of this vehicle is industry leading. The distance that can be covered on a full charge makes switching to zero emission viable for a commercial business and the latest vehicle safety technology, such as sensors and alarms, keep pedestrians and cyclists safe from harm.鈥澛犅�
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