The trucks will contribute significantly to the Cardiff-based company’s commitment to decarbonisation, with the business on track to achieve net zero emissions by 2025.
Geoff Tomlinson, managing director, FSEW said: “Volvo’s electric technology has exceeded our expectations, which is why we’ve doubled down with another order for two FM Electrics so soon after our first deliveries. The reliability and performance of these vehicles proved key in our ongoing decarbonisation ambitions and so we see Volvo Trucks as the ideal partner for our fleet electrification efforts.
“The latest delivery is a testament to our commitment to cleaner, greener transportation, with our business having already successfully removed more than 1.6 million diesel miles off UK roads since 2022.”
Powered by three electric motors which generate 666hp and 2,400Nm of torque, the FM Electrics are equipped with the maximum six batteries. Volvo’s standard I-Shift gearbox delivers a smooth and ultra-quiet driving experience by constantly evaluating information about speed, weight, road grade and torque demand. The new trucks will operate six days a week pulling curtainsider trailers and containers, each clocking up around 120,000 miles annually. The vehicles are expected to remain in the FSEW fleet for at least five years.
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