Full-electric skip lorry begins work in Preston30 September 2022

Waste recycling company Recycling Lives of Preston has begun full-electric skip services with what is claimed to be the UK’s first 100% electric skip transporter truck.

A pair of Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wides to be operated by Recycling Lives are said to have capacity to complete a full day’s work on a single charge with zero tailpipe emissions and low traffic noise. The second unit is yet to be delivered.

Powered by 265kWh batteries, each truck is equipped with a 22kW on board AC charger and is compatible with DC fast charging up to 150kW, allowing fast charging of the vehicle to extend its daily operational range.

The vehicle comes with Renault Trucks’ Battery Performance Promise which guarantees battery operation, in this case for up to seven years.

Gerry Marshall, CEO of Recycling Lives said: “This transition to electric skip trucks is just another example of our commitment to environmental innovation. As part of our decarbonisation strategy, we are looking to further reduce our carbon footprint by using more sustainable fuel solutions, this could include for example green hydrogen which is part of our Energy from Waste project.”

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