Family-run Fred Sherwood Transport has added two new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor units to its fleet. The vehicles will be paired with bespoke moving-floor trailers from Titan Trailers to work on waste and recycling jobs in and around the company’s headquarters in Shepshed, Leicestershire.
Justin Sherwood, director at Fred Sherwood Group, said: “We are working hard towards our sustainability ambitions, that’s the reason we have gone down the electric route. Volvo Trucks are a long and trusted partner to our business, and they have supported us on every step of this process.
“These two FH Electrics are exciting additions to our fleet. We have the right routes to make electric work and we are looking forward to seeing how they bed in. They are already drawing a lot of interest from our customers, who are keen to understand how they can help them to hit their own green targets.”
The trucks were supplied by Jack Castle, area sales manager at Hartshorne Group. The specification includes six batteries to provide a range of around 300km, paired with three electric motors to offer 666hp and 2,400Nm of continuous torque.
Fred Sherwood Transport opted for Globetrotter cabs with Drive++ packages which add leather upholstery, dual armrests, adjustable steering wheel with neck tilt and a 33-litre fridge. The FH Electrics also have forward collision warning with advanced emergency braking and lane departure warning.
Sherwood added: “The early feedback we’ve had from our drivers has been hugely positive, we have plenty queuing up to drive them that’s for sure. It’s very smooth and obviously much quieter than our diesel equivalents. Initially we will be looking to get roughly 180 miles from them, doing back-to-base work and charging them overnight at our depot.”
Two 43kW AC chargers have been installed at the depot which will be powered by solar panels on the workshop roof. The trucks are on five-year Volvo gold repair and maintenance contracts.
Volvo Trucks and Titan Trailers will both be exhibiting at Road Transport Expo, which takes place at NAEC Stoneleigh between 4-6 June. Registrations are now open, so book your free place now!
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