Falkirk Council will move to an electric fleet of light commercials, reports Peter Brown, to service two of its in-house divisions.
The council said it “is set to become the first local authority in Scotland to operate a fleet of electric tipper trucks” and the first in the UK “to operate electric Luton vans”.
In all, eight electric Ford Transit tippers and four electric Ford Luton vans will replace the existing fleet of 12 diesel vehicles, which will operate within the Building Maintenance Department and Street Cleansing teams.
The switch to electric tippers will offer cost savings, notably in reduced fuel expenses and lower maintenance costs compared to traditional diesel vehicles, the council added.
Councillor Bryan Deakin said: “This switch to electric vehicles demonstrates our strong commitment to reducing emissions and creating healthier communities. We’re proud to be leading the way in sustainable local government operations.
“Our Council was the first authority to order these innovative vehicles from Ford’s production line which now sets a benchmark for others to follow. As these electric vehicles begin circulation, our community takes another decisive step towards a cleaner, greener future.”
