Westminster sets eCollects to work The UK’s largest eRCV fleet, powered by waste the vehicles collect, is now up and running in London. Westminster City Council’s fleet of 40 Dennis Eagle eCollects, operated by its environmental partner Veolia, has been described as “the biggest decarbonisation programme of its kind by a UK local authority”. The vehicles are based in a new depot at Landmann Way, near Bermondsey, which can charge 56 eRCVs at once. Here they are charged with electric power from a nearby energy recovery facility, which uses waste collected from across Westminster itself. The council estimates that the operation of each eCollect will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 89% in comparison with a similar diesel-powered RCV.
100 more RCVs ordered by Penske Australia Following a marked increase in orders during 2022, our Australian partner Penske has recently placed an order for a further 100 trucks. The trucks are all 6x4 Elite 6 chassis, featuring the advanced driver assist safety (ADAS) package, air suspension and either dual controls or right-hand steering. The Elite 6 chassis not only has a raft of class leading safety features, but already has a fuel efficient, lower carbon particulates and NOx emitting Euro 6 engine, which encouraged Australian clients to become early adopters. Penske Australia Head of Fleet Shannon Mair is confident of doubling sales in the next 2 years: "Some of these trucks are based on firm orders, others are speculative, however, we expect to win orders for them."
Raising the bar at RWM 2023 We have long been affiliated with Letsrecycle Live and the Resource Waste Management Expo but something seemed different this year. This September we took the largest space we have ever used to exhibit an impressive line-up of our product offerings. Considered to be the UK's leading event to showcase cutting-edge technologies and strategies in net-zero, decarbonisation, resource management, circular economy, water scarcity and management, biodiversity conservation, and environmental emergency response; RWM expo is arguably one of the most important events in our calendar. In 2023, the expo attracted international visitors and brought together industry pioneers, bringing together industry pioneers, visionary entrepreneurs, and eco-driven professionals. Providing the opportunity to collaborate, whilst learning, and inspiring each other. With one common goal, collectively working together to move towards a greener future.
Outside in the busy Live in Action area the eCollect 4x2, Elite+ and Orus RCVs capabilities were demonstrated throughout various sessions over the 2 days, to the waiting crowd and presented by the sales team. Back inside at the Fleet Managers Forum, sponsored by Dennis Eagle, Andy Graves joined other expert speakers in presenting on the EU General Safety Regulations, exploring what these changes mean for our industry. Richard Taylor, Dennis Eagle Sales and Marketing Director commented, “The RWM Expo is a hugely important event in our calendar, it provides us the platform to deliver to an audience of industry leaders, our world-class product offering. I am immensely proud of what the team has delivered at this year's event.
As part of this year's line-up, we showcased a full vehicle portfolio with the Terberg Matec UK Orus EV and Kerbloader vehicles on the stand along with our first large interactive LED screen, delivering key features on the full market offering. ISSUE 2 2023
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