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Tools and equipment hirer, Speedy<\/a> is trialling converted electric van to introduce innovative, sustainable solutions that can reduce carbon emissions<\/h2>\n

The London Electric Vehicle Company’s<\/a> (LEVC) real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van, has partnered with Speedy.<\/p>\n

Launching in Q4 2020, VN5 is based on the same architecture and proven eCity range-extender technology as LEVC\u2019s TX electric taxi and gives a pure EV range of 61 miles (93 km) and a total flexible range of over 300 miles (484 km).<\/p>\n

Joining other UK businesses such as Royal Mail and DPD, Speedy is the latest company to take delivery of a converted TX prototype in the UK.<\/p>\n

Due to the similarities between TX taxi and VN5, LEVC is deploying a fleet of prototype TX models with a full interior van conversion, to enable trials ahead of the official VN5 launch later this year.<\/p>\n

Like the TX taxi, VN5 is equipped with a class-leading turning circle of just 10.1m for unrivalled mobility in busy city environments<\/a>.<\/p>\n

VN5\u2019s cargo capacity easily accommodates two Euro sized pallets with a gross payload of over 800kg. It has been built with a large side-loading door (enabling a pallet to be side-loaded) and a 60\/40 split door at the rear to make loading and unloading easy for the driver.<\/p>\n

LEVC\u2019s trial phase is taking place over the next few months and will see over 25 partners take delivery of the test vehicles, ranging from tool & equipment<\/a> hire to energy suppliers and delivery services. These companies have been specifically chosen to put the vehicle through a variety of different use cases.<\/p>\n

Setting a new standard<\/h3>\n

Joerg Hofmann, LEVC CEO, said: \u201cWe are pleased to be joining forces with Speedy, adding another high-profile name to our growing roster of VN5 trial partners.<\/p>\n

“Its business is based on delivering tools and equipment to construction and infrastructure sites, often in and around large cities: the kind of working day our new flexible, zero-emission capable one-tonne van was built for.<\/p>\n

“We are looking forward to developing our relationship with Speedy over the coming months.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron Powell, head of fleet at Speedy, added: \u201cThe construction sector accounts for 10% of the UK\u2019s carbon emissions and we recognise that the hire industry is uniquely placed to introduce innovative, sustainable solutions that can reduce this.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new electric van will set a new standard for small electric commercial vehicles<\/a>, LEVC\u2019s powertrain technology has already saved 36,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere through its use in the taxi and shuttle market.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnergise, our environmental and social responsibility programme, sits at the heart of how we operate and together with satisfying demand for low-carbon products, we\u2019re committed to revolutionising how we collect and deliver them for our customers.<\/p>\n

“We look forward to growing our partnership with LEVC to bring greener transport options<\/a> into the sector.”<\/p>\n

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