Construction materials giant Tarmac is leading the way with a new generation of sustainable practices. It has now placed an order with Renault Trucks for the UK’s first ever battery electric mixer truck, which it hopes will eventually be deployed throughout its workforce. The first truck will begin work this autumn.
The company website explains that electric vehicles (EVs) help to reduce on site noise and vibration, as well as helping to achieve carbon net zero targets, and reduce air pollution in the local vicinity. The new battery powered mixer truck will have a charging speed of 1.5 – 2 hours, and a range of 120km.
John Anderson, logistics director at Tarmac, said: “This order marks the first practical step towards a whole fleet transition to electric mixers and demonstrates our commitment to lead by example as we continue to turn our net zero ambitions into actions.
“One of Tarmac’s key sustainability goals is to be at the forefront of implementing low CO2 transport and logistics solutions, and this shows us doing exactly that. We’re looking forward to serving our customers across the West Midlands with this fully electric truck in the autumn.”
The new Renault EV trucks will have computer-controlled drum rotation, which will help to conserve energy. The weight of the batteries will also act as a safety feature, as they enhance stability.
Andrew Scott, head of electric mobility at Renault Trucks, said: “We’re delighted to partner with TVS Group to bring the first electric concrete mixer into the Tarmac fleet. Work began on this vehicle as part of their Supplier Innovation Challenge last year, and it is very exciting that it will soon enter service bringing a range of concrete products to Tarmac’s customers.
He added: “We welcome Tarmac’s commitment to bring more fully electric vehicles into its operations, which reflects the company’s ambition to decarbonise its vehicle fleet and its confidence in Renault Trucks and TVS to bring innovative zero carbon emissions solutions into service.”
Mixer trucks have certainly come a long way since their invention in 1904, when they were horse-drawn contraptions, which could only move slowly due to the enormous weight of them. The first motorised truck was invented in 1916, by an Armenian-American named Stephen Stepanian.
The designs were gradually improved over the next decades, to increase the load and mixing capacity and to allow for multiple uses as a dumper truck, and even a crane. All the time, demand was increasing as more and more roads were being constructed.
Today’s mixer truck as we know it isn’t all that different to the very first concept that was brought into fruition back in the early 20th century. They are of course, far more powerful, and have innovations such as a fitted water tank which can control the release of the water into the dry ingredients in the drum.
The world now looks set for the latest iteration of this construction site classic, with quieter engines and zero tailpipe carbon emissions.
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Construction materials giant Tarmac is leading the way with a new generation of sustainable practices. It has now placed an order with Renault Trucks for the UK’s first ever battery electric mixer truck, which it hopes will eventually be deployed throughout its workforce. The first truck will begin work this autumn.
The company website explains that electric vehicles (EVs) help to reduce on site noise and vibration, as well as helping to achieve carbon net zero targets, and reduce air pollution in the local vicinity. The new battery powered mixer truck will have a charging speed of 1.5 – 2 hours, and a range of 120km.
John Anderson, logistics director at Tarmac, said: “This order marks the first practical step towards a whole fleet transition to electric mixers and demonstrates our commitment to lead by example as we continue to turn our net zero ambitions into actions.
“One of Tarmac’s key sustainability goals is to be at the forefront of implementing low CO2 transport and logistics solutions, and this shows us doing exactly that. We’re looking forward to serving our customers across the West Midlands with this fully electric truck in the autumn.”
The new Renault EV trucks will have computer-controlled drum rotation, which will help to conserve energy. The weight of the batteries will also act as a safety feature, as they enhance stability.
Andrew Scott, head of electric mobility at Renault Trucks, said: “We’re delighted to partner with TVS Group to bring the first electric concrete mixer into the Tarmac fleet. Work began on this vehicle as part of their Supplier Innovation Challenge last year, and it is very exciting that it will soon enter service bringing a range of concrete products to Tarmac’s customers.
He added: “We welcome Tarmac’s commitment to bring more fully electric vehicles into its operations, which reflects the company’s ambition to decarbonise its vehicle fleet and its confidence in Renault Trucks and TVS to bring innovative zero carbon emissions solutions into service.”
Mixer trucks have certainly come a long way since their invention in 1904, when they were horse-drawn contraptions, which could only move slowly due to the enormous weight of them. The first motorised truck was invented in 1916, by an Armenian-American named Stephen Stepanian.
The designs were gradually improved over the next decades, to increase the load and mixing capacity and to allow for multiple uses as a dumper truck, and even a crane. All the time, demand was increasing as more and more roads were being constructed.
Today’s mixer truck as we know it isn’t all that different to the very first concept that was brought into fruition back in the early 20th century. They are of course, far more powerful, and have innovations such as a fitted water tank which can control the release of the water into the dry ingredients in the drum.
The world now looks set for the latest iteration of this construction site classic, with quieter engines and zero tailpipe carbon emissions.
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