Top ten Transits prove a hit for Gelder Group05 May 2011

British construction company Gelder Group has taken delivery of 10 Ford Transit ECOnetic vans in a bid to operate a greener fleet.

The Lincolnshire-based company says it chose the ECOnetics for their improved fuel economy and tax benefits, as well as their best-in-class CO2 emissions.

Gelder fleet manager David Leak says the new models will boost his fleet to over 200 vehicles, of which about 80% are now Ford. "The new Ford Transit ECOnetic, with its improved fuel economy and lower emissions, is exactly what we were looking for and supports what we are aiming to achieve," he says.

And Gelder environmental officer James Hill adds: "We are set to hit peak oil production within 20 years and the revolution of hydrogen fuel cells is just around the corner, so it seems logical that every fossil fuel-powered vehicle we operate should have efficiency and cleanliness placed among the top of its performance standards. This new Transit is the best commercial vehicle we could find that satisfies those standards."

Ford of Britain commercial vehicle director Steve Clary says he is delighted. "Sales of the Ford Transit ECOnetic doubled in 2010 from 2009 and, as we move closer to tighter emissions standards in the UK, we expect continued sales growth in this area," he says.

Author
John Challen

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