Civil engineering specialist Barhale has deployed LEVC VN5 range-extender vans on its fleet in partnership with Europcar.
The new vehicles have been supplied on long-term rental and will help the firm meet its sustainability targets while supporting its projects across the UK.
“We are always keen to incorporate low- and no-emissions vehicles into our fleet,” commented Nathan Phipps, fleet manager at Barhale. “Working on a diverse range of projects, including with a variety of utility companies across the UK, using more sustainable vehicles helps us to meet our own objectives as well as those of our clients. And working with Europcar gives us the flexibility to select the right vehicles for each contract, including low- and zero-emission models.”
The four new vans arrive on the back of a trial of smaller commercial vehicles, the Citroën e-Berlingo and the Renault Kangoo Z.E., and have been equipped to meet Barhale’s needs as part of Europcar’s long-term commercial vehicle solution. This includes graphics in the Barhale branding as well as Chapter 8 livery on the back. They also feature Geotab telematics and SureCam camera systems for driver safety.
Keith Shorter, Europcar Mobility Group UK Vans & Trucks director, said the project with Barhale provided a perfect example of how the company works closely with clients to support their own sustainability goals, reducing emissions and running costs.
“With a wide range of electric vehicles available, and a focus on actively increasing the share of green vehicles in our fleet, Europcar is helping businesses of all sizes meet their environmental targets in the best way to suit their requirements and those of their customers.”
