Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck as the industry’s move towards greener machinery gathers pace.
The truck will be looked-at over the next couple of months to “evaluate its performance in practical operation as well as its range when loaded to assess how the benefits of the technology can be maximised going forward.”
Tarmac is working with London-based electric truck manufacturer Tevva alongside Brit-Tipp – who completed the first electric tipper body integration.
Jonathan Medforth, national plant & transport manager at Tarmac said: “This project represents a key milestone towards reaching our sustainability goals and underscores our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations including our road transport fleet.
“We previously trialled an EV tipper in 2013, but its range and payload was limiting due to the availability of technology at the time. More than a decade on it’s exciting to see the new innovations that are making these vehicles viable.
“It’s great to be working with Tevva on this initiative. Not only is the tipper truck a zero emissions vehicle, but it’s also practical and a lot quieter than a diesel alternative which is another great benefit for our drivers, customers and the communities we work in.”
Kay Jarvis, business operations director at Tevva, said: “It is enormously exciting to hand over this Tevva Tipper, which is the first of its kind, to Tarmac. This vehicle is our first collaboration in the Utilities, Construction and Infrastructure sector – a sector that we have prioritised and are thrilled to work with pioneering organisations like Tarmac.”
