Wincanton is operating an all-electric Daimler Trucks FUSO eCanter as part of its work with sportswear giant adidas. The 7.5t vehicle is based at the Wincanton-operated adidas distribution centre in Trafford Park, Manchester. It is used to make regular deliveries throughout the city and surrounding area.
Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium and Carrington training ground are among its regular destinations, to which it transports kits and equipment for the team’s players, as well as merchandise for sale at the club’s Megastore.
The vehicle can cover close to 120 miles on a single charge and carry 4.5t of cargo; making it well suited for urban deliveries.
Andy Devere, Network Director at Wincanton, said: “This new vehicle shows that Wincanton is thinking differently about logistics and addressing the environmental challenges we’re all facing. We’re taking a diesel-powered alternative off of the road. Introducing these vehicles is a key part of Wincanton’s innovation roadmap, and its growth plan for the future of urban distribution transport.”
In March 2018, Wincanton became the first UK 3PL to introduce production-level electric vehicles to its fleet, with five FUSO eCanters brought in for inner-city deliveries in London.
Source: Wincanton
