LKQ continues EV shift
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched an electric vehicle (EV) trial on the Isle of Wight.
The trial will see an electric Vauxhall Vivaro and an electric Renault Kangoo join the island’s fleet for six months, with two charge points installed to power them.
Vehicles on the island typically cover approximately 70 miles per day, making it the ideal location from which to test and learn from new technology.
Tony Shearer, director of branch operations excellence at LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “Moving our commercial fleet of around 2,800 vehicles to EVs isn’t going to happen overnight, but battery technology and charging infrastructure are improving all the time.
“Our plan is to make the transition as and when EVs can seamlessly move into job roles that previously belonged to petrol and diesel vehicles, so that our commitment to reducing emissions comes to life with no impact on the effectiveness of our operation – and with no changes to the service levels our customers expect.”
