Woods Foodservice has taken delivery of 12 refrigerated Ford E-Transit L4s, supporting its mission to become the UK’s leading net zero contributor foodservice company by 2030.
The vans – supplied by Progreen, the sustainable vehicle hire and alternative fuels division of Prohire – are equipped with solar panels on the roof, reducing the energy required for charging.
Each one offers multi-temperature storage, including chilled, ambient and frozen compartments.
In addition, Progreen has fitted Geotab telematics across all 12 vehicles to monitor vehicle performance and driver behaviour, optimising operations, reducing costs and tracking CO2 savings.
The company aims to replace its whole Euro-6 fleet with electric vehicles by the end of the 2025 financial year, building on its investment in fully electric company cars.
Its first electric vans will operate inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
Wayne Gregory, operations manager at Woods Foodservice, said, “Since receiving our new bespoke multi-temperature van design, we’ve seen a significant boost in efficiency.
“Being able to deliver chilled, frozen, ambient and fresh produce, all in one vehicle, has streamlined our operations.
“The real game-changer, though, is doing it all with electric vans – cutting our diesel fuel usage by 35%.
“The addition of solar panels on the roof has been a great solution to one of our biggest concerns.
“They help reduce the strain on the batteries when running freezer units, minimising the impact on the van’s range.”
Michelle Miles, head of Progreen, said, “This is the ideal solution for Woods Foodservice and we’re thrilled to support them in their mission to become the UK’s leading net zero contributor foodservice company by 2030.”
