Middlesbrough-based haulier AV Dawson Transport has carried out a trial of a fully electric HGV as part of its net zero plans.
Working in partnership with e-fleet solutions provider VEV, a 42-tonne vehicle, manufactured by MAN, was piloted across a variety of routes to customer sites.
This truck completed more than 1,800 miles in 42 journeys, delivering a reduction in emissions of 2.3 tonnes from a single vehicle in 10 days.
The pilot was delivered as part of VEV’s managed trial service.
AV Dawson Transport’s decision to invest in electric HGVs enables its customers to reduce their Scope 3 carbon emissions.
One of the customers which had goods transported by the trial vehicle was British Steel, which transports thousands of tonnes of steel sections from its Northern mills each year.
Jon Booth, head of sustainability at AV Dawson said, “We quickly realised that our direct emissions are our customers’ Scope 3 emissions and therefore we had the opportunity to help our customers achieve their net zero goals.
“Our road haulage fleet represents over 80% of our group’s direct carbon emissions, so it’s very important to focus our efforts on this challenge.
“The electric HGV trial has been an important step forward in this and the results look promising.”
Gregg Smith, External Logistics Director for British Steel, said, “We have worked with AV Dawson Transport for many years to transport steel from our manufacturing sites to our customers around the country.
“Sustainability and reducing emissions are high on our agenda when selecting logistics partners so we’re delighted to have played a small part in this successful electric vehicle trial.”
