Alstom Transport takes delivery of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs

Alstom Transport UK has received the first ten of a total of 72 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV allows the Alstom’s technicians to minimise their environmental impact, especially in urban areas where it can operate as a pure electric vehicle for up to 28 miles (WLTP).

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK was also able to provide the vehicles with special racking in the rear to accommodate the technicians’ tools and equipment. The vehicles will go into service immediately across the Eastern and Southern Regions along with Alstom’s Train Care Depots throughout the UK.

Clive Messenger, General Manager – Fleet Operations, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, commented, “We’re thrilled that Alstom Transport has chosen the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial to help it go green when replacing its high-profile fleet of diesel vans. We are confident the company will benefit from the lower running costs and legendary reliability that PHEV is known for, while its operators will enjoy a more refined car-like driving experience. Above all, Alstom will drastically reduce the amount of CO2 and other emissions its fleet produced, in line with its moto of “Mobility by Nature.”

Nadim Mehar, Alstom Transport’s Fleet Manager, commented, “Sustainability is at the heart of everything Alstom does. We help people move in an environmentally friendly way with our electric trains, trams, metros and exciting new hydrogen trains, delivering products that will help make the world a greener place. Ensuring that our low emission commitment is fulfilled in all aspects of our business, Alstom have looked to reduce our road-vehicle emissions with Mitsubishi’s customised PHEV vans offering the perfect solution. Through our partnership with Mitsubishi, we will see our new fleet of purpose-built plug-in hybrid electric vans play their part in delivering mobility by nature”