TG Lynes invests in electric dropside van

Plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has invested in a new electric dropside Ford E-Transit van, which is being used predominantly for daily deliveries into Central London.
 
The van has a range of up to 150 miles and a payload of 750kg. It can be charged on-site at TG Lynes’ Enfield base, which also utilises solar panels.
 
John O’Connell, Transport Supervisor at TG Lynes, said: “The E-Transit is very versatile and its range is easily enough to use for deliveries within Central London. It drives very well and we have found it particularly good in the W1 and EC postcodes where roads are constrictive and space is at a premium.
 
“We’ve moved towards dropsides in recent years as they are capable of carrying pipe up to six metres in length, compared to just four metres for panel vans.
 
“The most important thing for us is to have a fleet that is as versatile and as sustainable as possible. This new addition will help us to lower our carbon footprint even further, while improving service for our customers.”
 
TG Lynes has six different vehicle options available in its fleet, ranging right from Class 2 18 tonne DAF lorries to an e-bike.
 
More than 30% of the fleet is now powered by renewable energy, including two of the 18 tonne lorries which use HVO, a cleaner alternative to diesel that is manufactured from 100 per cent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow and used cooking oil.
 
“Sustainability is one of the core values of the business and it’s something we take very seriously,” said John.
 
“We will continue to analyse our delivery data to ensure our vehicles match the ever-evolving demands of our customers, while we are also examining the possibility of installing batteries on site to store power generated by the PV panels.”