The firm’s other limited-run Actros trucks include a 625-horsepower Actros Edition 1 in High-Tech Silver metallic and a 530-HP Actros 1 in Obsidian black metallic.
“Farmers and arboriculturalists in particular wanted that little bit more power and torque at the wheels for in-field operations, as well as for trailer work,” says Head of Special Trucks Ross Paterson.
The new smaller variants, designed by Volta Trucks’ partner Astheimer Design in Warwick, UK, will share aesthetic, safety, and comfort features with the 16-t Zero, which is currently undergoing design verification testing.
“We have always been impressed by the quality, design, and build of Schmitz Cargobull trailers, so we were completely confident in our choice to be the first to run S.KO PACE SMART trailers,” says Salford’s Steve McNally.
Finished in Arctic White paint, red decals, and black gloss wheels, Haulaway’s new flagship Actros Edition 2 is a dazzling new addition to the firm’s waste management fleet.
“Running on biomethane allows us to make a significant and immediate reduction to the carbon footprint of these vehicles vs. the diesel models they replace,” says Samworth Transport Manager Dave Alexander.
“In years gone by, we’ve been predominantly Volvo, so we’re very happy to be going back to them again for this new order,” says Brocklebank & Co Demolition owner Nick Brocklebank.
The logistics specialist has pre-ordered nearly 1,500 battery-electric Volta Zero trucks and is set to participate in real-world trials of the truck to verify its fitness for carrying out urban deliveries.
Dezeen judges celebrated the battery-electric truck for its low environmental impact with last-mile freight deliveries, a design that shifts away from vans and cars to zero-emission distribution with enhanced driver and pedestrian safety.
Chelmsford Plastic Warehouse operates a fleet of eight Canters between its Chelmsford, Essex, headquarters (six trucks) and its Benfleet, Essex, branch location (two Canters).
The Council’s waste and recycling managers have been adding to its mixed fleet of more than 70 vehicles while working to grow recycling participation rates in Armagh.
The Unimogs are equipped with electrically insulated Versalift hydraulic lift arms and two-person buckets instead of UK Power Networks’ previous one-person equipment.
“We are strongly committed to playing our part in the UK’s push to reach net zero and we will be making more of our fleet electric in the future,” says Fox Group Managing Director Paul Fox.