The e-mixer, created in partnership with Renault Trucks and TVS Interfleet, is expected to save 42 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, with zero emissions per mile compared to 1.55kg of CO2 per mile for its fossil fuel equivalent.
The mixer forms part of Tarmac’s strategy to develop integrated low carbon logistics by offering decarbonised transport for the last mile of a construction project.
Ben Garner, Tarmac’s low carbon logistics lead, said: “Our extensive logistics capabilities and strong collaborative relationships with supply chain partners enable us to continue exploring initiatives and innovations that move high quality construction materials to the right place at the right time, supporting our customers with the delivery of a lower carbon built environment.
“With the arrival of this new vehicle, we’re able to offer something completely new to the market and demonstrate that a fully integrated low carbon logistics model is possible.”
Kevin Walker, technical director at TVS Interfleet, added: “To develop the new electric mixer, the TVS Interfleet team was asked to completely forget everything they thought they knew about building mixers and start from scratch, which has resulted in a mixer with several new patents. While the original brief was to deliver energy saving benefits and a focus on decarbonising the construction industry through electrification, other benefits have also been realised including heightened safety and a quieter operation; all of which adds to the long list of benefits the e-mixer delivers.”