West Suffolk Council adds four new electric vans to its fleet
It's part of efforts by the local authority to get to net-zero by 2030
West Suffolk Council has added four new electric vans to its fleet of work vehicles, as part of efforts to get to net-zero by 2030.
The three Renault Kangoo vans and a Ford Transit van will be used for things like street cleaning, as well as getting rid of flytipping and delivering bins.
They replace four diesel vehicles and are just the latest EVs to be deployed by the local authority.
West Suffolk Councillor David Taylor, who is also cabinet member for Operations said, "We take pride in the way we look after our parts of the magnificent West Suffolk landscape and I imagine driving these vehicles will add to that sense of a job well done.
"These first EV work vehicles will be followed by more as they become due for replacement. They join other electric equipment we are now using, such as EV road sweepers, ride on mowers and electric strimmers. All quieter, cleaner and easier to use."
The local authority says its expecting another van to be delivered soon, along with an electric digger.