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Battery-electric trucks are gaining traction, but the energy consumption is taking a hit in urban areas. For the f10m BETT (Battery Electric Truck) trial, Cenex has been working with DAF to lead the study aspects of research into the performance of 20 DAF LF battery-electric trucks. They are being used across different public sector operations, including the NHS Supply Chain (see below right) and Blackpool Council. The other operators include Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation, NHS Leeds Teaching Hospital, NHS Northern Care Alliance, Rochdale Borough Council, Thameside Metropolitan Borough Council, University Hospitals Birmingham and the York Purchasing Organisation. Tom Allerton, senior technical specialist at Cenex, says 13 of the 20 trucks are collecting data based on 45,000km of driving over the last few months in a project that has used more than 35MWh of electricity over more than 3,000 individual journeys. The vehicles' range is just shy of 300km (186mi), which according to Allerton, is slightly more than the vehicle specification. |