Comments on: M&S Launch Electric Van As Part of ‘Plan A’ http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/archives/548 UK Van Hire News - including van rental news and van industry updates Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:19:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Van Hire http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/archives/548/comment-page-1/#comment-405 Van Hire Fri, 08 May 2009 14:19:06 +0000 http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/?p=548#comment-405 Hi Saj, I'm afraid I can't help with any specific facts and figures as I am not directly involved in the industry. However, good luck with your project - concrete information about the lifetime cost benefits/disadvantages of electric vehicles is certainly needed to help fleets justify future purchase plans. Regards, Roland Hi Saj,

I’m afraid I can’t help with any specific facts and figures as I am not directly involved in the industry. However, good luck with your project – concrete information about the lifetime cost benefits/disadvantages of electric vehicles is certainly needed to help fleets justify future purchase plans.

Regards, Roland

]]> By: mycanal http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/archives/548/comment-page-1/#comment-404 mycanal Wed, 06 May 2009 22:53:52 +0000 http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/?p=548#comment-404 i am writing a thesis about using electric vans vs diesel for urban delivery. need a lot of data to compare its lifetime cost vs diesel and constratints. would like to get more info please help. saj i am writing a thesis about using electric vans vs diesel for urban delivery.
need a lot of data to compare its lifetime cost vs diesel and constratints.
would like to get more info please help.
saj

]]> By: Van Hire http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/archives/548/comment-page-1/#comment-358 Van Hire Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:36:10 +0000 http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/?p=548#comment-358 <blockquote>This isn’t M&S’s first use of electric vans.</blockquote> Indeed not, but it is M&S's first Modec electric van! Regards, Roland

This isn’t M&S’s first use of electric vans.

Indeed not, but it is M&S’s first Modec electric van!
Regards,
Roland

]]> By: John Latusek http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/archives/548/comment-page-1/#comment-357 John Latusek Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:44:54 +0000 http://www.mylocalvanhire.co.uk/vanblog/?p=548#comment-357 This isn't M&S's first use of electric vans. The following press release occurred 2 February 2007: Under the agreement, Tanfield's trading division, Smith Electric Vehicles, will sell its Newton zero emission vehicles to Marks & Spencer. Marks & Spencer will deploy these Newton vehicles in various city centre logistics operations, with a view to Smith vehicles replacing Marks & Spencer's urban diesel fleet where pertinent. Ian Mumby, Head of Food Logistics and Supply Chain, Marks & Spencer, said: "We are delighted to be one of the first major companies in the UK to explore the opportunities zero emission vehicles bring. "The Newton electric vehicle is not only environmentally friendly but cost-effective and its quietness makes it perfect for deliveries in residential areas. This isn’t M&S’s first use of electric vans. The following press release occurred 2 February 2007:

Under the agreement, Tanfield’s trading division, Smith Electric Vehicles, will sell its Newton zero emission vehicles to Marks & Spencer. Marks & Spencer will deploy these Newton vehicles in various city centre logistics operations, with a view to Smith vehicles replacing Marks & Spencer’s urban diesel fleet where pertinent.

Ian Mumby, Head of Food Logistics and Supply Chain, Marks & Spencer, said: “We are delighted to be one of the first major companies in the UK to explore the opportunities zero emission vehicles bring.

“The Newton electric vehicle is not only environmentally friendly but cost-effective and its quietness makes it perfect for deliveries in residential areas.

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