The UK’s largest tool and equipment hire firm, Speedy Hire, has announced an expansion in its electric delivery fleet.

Since last year, the company has used four Modec-manufactured electric vans to complete deliveries in London. These new vans will bring the total up to ten vehicles and are due to be deployed at Heathrow airport and Manchester.

The vans, manufactured by Coventry based firm Modec, are powered by Lithium Ion Phosphate battery technology and promise high performance and a zero emission alternative.

Mark Turnbull, safety, health, environment and quality director for Speedy Hire said: “Over the past five years we have introduced initiatives that have enabled us to reduce our average CO² emissions by 12 per cent.

“Environmental performance is becoming a key purchasing decision for customers – not least because it now plays an important role in prequalification questionnaires. We are continually looking for new and innovative ways to help our customers reduce their impact while enhancing their bid credentials.”

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