Fast forwarding sustainable logistics

Since being welcomed into the ZenFreight consortium last year, Gregory Group, is set to receive 14 new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) into the fleet, charged by a newly installed infrastructure, further propelling the company towards its net zero by 2038 target.

ZenFreight is part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme. It is funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. The aim of the initiative is to accelerate the shift to zero-emissions HGVs and to build a comprehensive national network of public and depot-based charging installations.

Paul Jefferson, Group Legal and Sustainability Director, said: “The ZEHID programme is another step that will help us achieve our net zero by 2038 goal.

“It is hugely encouraging that such initiatives are underway because as well as the motivation from logistics companies such as us to drive positive change, we also need the infrastructure and technology to back us. The ZenFreight consortium consists of organisations that are helping make our ambitions a reality and we are excited to be part of such a revolutionary and essential shift in the logistics industry.”

Provided by three different manufacturers, Gregory Group will welcome 14 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), many of which will be charged on a newly installed EV infrastructure. By the summer, most of the vehicles will be on the road delivering a wide range of goods from bread to packaging. This includes using one of the BEVs for the collection of milk from farms – which will be a UK first.

How the BEV vehicles will be used has been carefully considered and discussed with customers to ensure they are well matched to the work that is required. With each vehicle, feedback will be provided to the consortium, together with trial data including the cost of ownership and performance statistics.The post Fast forwarding sustainable logistics first appeared on Warehouse & Logistics News.