July Light Commercial Vehicle innovation update.
Stellantis invest ￡100million in Ellesmere Port to become first manufacturing site dedicated to battery electric LCV?
Stellantis announced a ￡100million investment in Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant to transform the site for a new era in electric vehicle manufacturing.?Ellesmere Port will become the first Stellantis plant to produce a solely battery-electric model, in both commercial and passenger versions, by the end of next year, for Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citro?n brands and for both domestic and export markets. This dedication to battery electric vehicles will go towards achieving the UK Government’s decision to stop sales of pure petrol and diesel engined vehicles from 2030.
Renault PRO+ provides more electric powertrain body options to the Master E-Tech range
Renault PRO+ is enhancing the Master E-Tech Chassis Cab range further with the introduction of fully converted Dropside, Luton Box Van and Tipper options complementing the established Luton Low Loader conversion. The expanded line-up means Renault is unique in offering such a diverse range of fully converted electric vans, giving LCV customers the most comprehensive and versatile EV line-up on the market.
Maxus launch new e Deliver 9
Maxus has announced their latest addition to their electric vehicle fleet: the e DELIVER 9. This latest innovation demonstrates MAXUS’ capability and commitment to providing sustainable transport for a greener future. The e DELIVER 9 not only omits zero-emissions, but it promises a premium experience for any driver.
The e DELIVER 9 makes charging easier than ever before. The e DELIVER 9 can be charged at any of the ultra-fast chargers provided by ESB, accepting both AC and DC chargers.
Ford and MS-RT to create a new ￡4 million facility at Ford Dagenham
Ford and MS-RT, the Ford Pro commercial vehicles conversion partner, is to establish a new ￡4 million vehicle conversion facility at Ford Dagenham.?The new investment provides the opportunity for MS-RT to expand its business while enabling easier access to Ford technical expertise in Dagenham and at the close-by Ford Britain Dunton Campus, the Ford Commercial Vehicles business group’s home in Europe. The collaboration will accelerate the development of current and future MS-RT vehicles for discerning customers both in the UK and international markets.
Electric Assisted Vehicle reveal mid-mile urban van
The EAV ‘Lightweight Inner-City Solution’ (LINCS) provides uniquely versatile light cargo and passenger transport in urban locations reducing the need for legacy commercial vehicles in towns and cities by more than 50%.
Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited (EAV), the Oxford-based sustainable zero-emissions transport manufacturers, have revealed LINCS, a modular multipurpose lightweight vehicle designed to provide urban light commercial van capability linked to EAV’s e-Cargo 2Cubed and RoRo applications.?
More info: https://www.eav.solutions/
LeasePlan and Arrival sign partnership to bring revolutionary electric vans to European cities
LeasePlan and Arrival, the global technology company creating electric vehicles with its unique technologies, have announced that LeasePlan will be the preferred operational leasing partner for Arrival electric vans. The partnership is based on an initial order of 3,000 vans, with the sales agreement expected to be finalised in Q3 2021.
Ford to offer factory fit options for TVL Security devices
Ford?and?TVL Security have strengthened their partnership to offer customers a wider range of additional security products as factory fit options on both Ford Custom and Ford Transit across Europe.
Ford is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to offer a range of additional factory fit options for security products that have until now only been available in the aftermarket.
LEVC launch new tetematics service connected by Geotab
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) has launched LEVC Telematics, connected by Geotab, a new service which offers vehicle insights to help all businesses of all services increase productivity and cost savings for their electric vehicles. Available to order with the VN5 electric van, customers will benefit from having an award winning telematics solution installed directly into the vehicle, helping to optimise the way vehicle are used by delivering near real-time data to monitor vehicles as smartly and efficiently as possible.
VCS reveals new MAN TGE based ULFA low floor platform-based concept for ambulance, police and fire services.
VCS, has revealed a range of ground-breaking concepts based on a new Ultra Low Floor Architecture (ULFA) platform developed by sister company, Promech Technologies using the MAN TGE. The all-new ULFA platform’s construction offers a combination of strength, versatility, and accessibility never seen in the emergency services sector. enabling VCS to produce a new generation of front-line emergency service vehicles.
Ford and Venari Group today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new alliance between the two businesses on emergency vehicles.
The Ford Venari Alliance brings together Ford, the UK market leader in commercial vehicles and Venari, the UK’s largest emergency service vehicle provider, in plans to manufacture the all-new, lightweight front-line ambulance – unveiled by Ford and Venari earlier this year.?Based on the Ford Transit chassis cab and developed under “Project Siren”, the lightweight ambulance was designed with input from industry experts and front-line medical teams.
The Ford Venari lightweight ambulance is intended to be produced at a new facility in Ford Dagenham from 2022, utilising an existing, non-production location that will be refreshed to accommodate its manufacturing requirements.
And finally…
Vauxhall is the best-selling e-LCV manufacturer according to latest SMMT figures
Vauxhall is the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV) manufacturer, according to the latest sales and registrations figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Vauxhall enjoyed a successful first half of 2021 in the LCV sector, with e-LCV sales topping 1,487.