International freight decarbonisation specialist FSEW has taken delivery of two more Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor units, adding to a pair of identical vehicles delivered earlier in the year.
Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, the trucks will contribute significantly to the Cardiff-based company’s clear commitment to decarbonisation, with the business on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2025.
Powered by three electrical motors which generate 666 hp and 2,400 Nm of continuous torque, the FM Electrics are equipped with the maximum six batteries.
The new trucks will operate six days a week, pulling curtainsider trailers and containers, and each clocking up about 120,000 miles per year.
They are expected to remain in the FSEW fleet for at least five years.
The FM Electrics are all backed by a Volvo Gold contract which covers all maintenance and repairs, including proactive monitoring of batteries and associated components.
Geoff Tomlinson, Managing Director, FSEW said, “Volvo’s electric technology has exceeded our expectations, which is why we’ve doubled down with another order for two FM Electrics so soon after our first deliveries.
“The reliability and performance of these vehicles proved key in our ongoing decarbonisation ambitions, and so we see Volvo Trucks as the ideal partner for our fleet electrification efforts.
“The latest delivery is a testament to our commitment to cleaner, greener transportation, with our business having already successfully removed more than 1.6 million diesel miles off UK roads since 2022.
“We appreciate the unwavering support we have had from the team at Volvo HQ, and Truck and Bus Wales and West, in helping us push towards achieving diesel-free operation by the end of this year.”
