Gist explores diesel alternatives 19 December 2022
Logistics specialist Gist is trialling a DAF electric fridge truck at Hemel Hempstead as it continues to seek alternatives to explore diesel alternatives.
The company is also using a DAF CF power motive unit on routes from its operation in Thatcham.
DAF, through Ford & Slater, has provided the 19-tonne rigid and 4 x 2 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) unit for trials. Gist will use the vehicles across a number of routes, including transporting frozen products.
Kate Brown, Gist’s director of communications and sustainability, said: “Moving to diesel alternatives for ambient HGV vehicles has its challenges, but finding suitable, sustainable alternatives for refrigerated transportation units adds another layer of complexity. That’s why we’re delighted to work with DAF to trial its 100% fully electric refrigerated rigid and unit. Our fleet is largely made up of refrigerated vehicles and as we continue to work on reducing our carbon emissions and creating a greener, cleaner environment we hope these trials will demonstrate that using electricity is a viable alternative.”
In addition, Gist is trialling the Volta Zero, an electric rigid. In partnership with Marks & Spencer and Volta Trucks, Gist is using the vehicle to support Volta’s product development by providing operational data and feedback.
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