A Goupil G4 electric pickup is being used across Liverpool to help keep the streets cleaner and greener, while also delivering efficiency and cost benefits.
The fully electric vehicle has been deployed by Liverpool Streetscene Services Ltd (LSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Liverpool City Council, for the public services team in charge of Refuse and Recycling, Street Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance and Arboriculture across the city.
The G4 fitted LSSL’s brief for a new vehicle that’s manoeuvrable and would supplement its current Street Washing operation, taking care of washing street furniture, litter bins, seating areas, steps and hard-to-reach areas, and assisting with the removal of fly posting.
Ramsy Labassi, marketing manager at Bradshaw EV, which supplies the G4, said: “It’s exciting to see the Goupil being used exactly as intended, its small size and fantastic manoeuvrability make it an obvious choice for tight city streets. As one of our flagship models, the Goupil G4 highlights Bradshaw’s dedication to driving industries forward towards their net zero goals as well as assisting them to eliminate their co2 emissions as much as possible.”
The G4 has been developed for road and site applications for both the public and private sectors. It offers a variety of body types to cater to the customer’s specific requirements and both left- and right-hand drive options. The Goupil also delivers an operational range of up to 101 miles (depending on battery size) and a maximum speed of 31mph.
LSSL added that the compact size and useability of the G4 meant it was able to access smaller side streets that other larger vehicles can’t reach.
The vehicle also supports LSSL’s work to rollout fleet replacements that offer alternatives to diesel, provided that suitable infrastructure is available. Alongside electric vehicles, it also operates compressed natural gas vehicles, reflecting its commitment to sustainable transportation.
James McCoy, street cleaning supervisor at LSSL, commented: “The G4 has been a fantastic addition to our fleet, we were very pleased with the service we received from Bradshaw, who were quick to answer any questions and alleviate any concerns we had, such as fitting a larger 500-litre water tank to the vehicle.
“LSSL strives to be a greener company and reduce our emissions; where feasible, suitable and available, alternatively fuelled vehicles will take priority when replacing our fleet in the coming years.”
