The 2013 CV show for Brit European will mark the
unveiling of its ground breaking environmental initiatives applied to the
distribution and delivery of heavy commercial vehicles, vans,
construction/agricultural equipment and cars. 2013 will see the implementation
of a fleet of dual fuel Mercedes Benz Actros tractor units and draw-bars will
result in CO² savings in excess of 15% versus standard technology. Utilising
both diesel and natural gas as fuel the first vehicles will be on the road from
1st March 2013.
Brit European Managing Director, Graham Lackey, outlined
the government funding which has assisted in getting the initiatives and ideas
to reality. “The Technology Strategy Board launched its low carbon commercial
vehicle initiatives at an ideal time for us and we are pleased to have been
awarded (as a consortium) over one million pounds to deliver our environmental
efficiency project. As well as dual fuel vehicles with our consortium partners
(CNG services and Microlise), we will be installing a new gas re-fueling
facility and developing the on board telematics system to measure accurately
dual fuel usage and CO² outputs”.
Other initiatives shown at the CV show will include a
range of new trailer designs and enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce aerodynamic
drag and reduce the risk of damage to loaded product. “Every new investment
must improve our commercial and environmental efficiency”, commented Andy
Brookes, Operations Director. “Two new trailer designs were introduced at the
end of 2012 and results so far are very encouraging”, he continued, “and we
have a new draw bar prototype on the road for final trials in March 2013. In
addition, we are looking at other initiatives and technologies to make
loading/unloading cycles more efficient and further reduce our environmental
impact. We will be sharing all of these initiatives with our customers in
Birmingham at the beginning of April”. Brit European will be on Stand 4G50 and
also in the outside display area where equipment/loads and hospitality trailer
will be positioned.
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