Coca-Cola Enterprises is retrofitting Eminox CRT (continuously regenerating trap) technology to cut emissions from its standby city delivery vehicle fleet in the face of London's LEZ rules.
The firm, which handles manufacturing and distribution of Coca-Cola brands in the UK had identified four Iveco Stralis trucks that needed upgrading to meet the upcoming Low Emission Zone Phase 4 requirements.
These set a tougher standard of Euro 4 particulate matter for trucks over 3.5 tonnes from January 2012. Eminox's new London Service Centre is currently upgrading the trucks ahead of the peak holiday season.
Coca Cola's logistics asset manager Darren O'Donnell explains that the firm chose Eminox's CRT filter system, because of its track record in urban driving – in terms of removing more than 90% of particulate matter and virtually eliminating hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide.
"Eminox has a fantastic reputation for high quality and cost-effective emission control systems that have a strong endorsement from Iveco," comments O'Donnell.
"We have also been incredibly impressed with the Eminox team. Their knowledge and expertise has helped us to bring our standby vehicles up to an excellent emissions standard, well ahead of forthcoming environmental legislation."
