{"id":8611,"date":"2020-11-30T13:36:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T12:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=8611"},"modified":"2020-11-30T13:36:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T12:36:30","slug":"asda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2020\/11\/30\/asda\/","title":{"rendered":"Asda tests e-cargo vehicle for sustainable grocery deliveries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Asda has tested the 2Cubed e-cargo vehicle from Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) as it explores innovative ways to make deliveries in pedestrianised areas and low emission zones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Simon Gregg, Vice President of Online grocery at Asda said: \u201cIt was great to see the reaction to the e-bike when we took it out on the road \u2013 it was really well received and definitely was a talking point at the store and with our customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs we look to the future of retail we have to consider new and innovative ways to continue to offer great service to our customers whilst navigating things like low emission zones and pedestrianised areas. A solution such as this would allow us to get into town and cities where access is limited, using either roads or cycle lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been great to collaborate with the team at EAV and put their eCargo vehicle to the test.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

EAV\u2019s 2Cubed ultra lightweight commercial vehicle is capable of transporting 10 tote boxes containing the equivalent of a weekly shop for 2 customers, the 2Cubed has the ability to cover up to a 60-mile delivery round more efficiently than either electric or internal combustion engine vans.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe eCargo concept has already proven to be more efficient than any van within an urban parcels and packages logistics scenario.\u201d Commented Adam Barmby, Founder and CEO of EAV.\u00a0 \u201cWorking with Asda to reduce the environmental impact of grocery, and to make those deliveries more accessible, in towns and cities has been a great test for our new 2Cubed vehicle and one we\u2019ve been really keen to participate in.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2Cubed has been designed to carry both bulk and weight while retaining its ability to move around quickly and efficiently within towns and cities. Cool temperatures can either be maintained by cool bags and insulated packaging or by using the EAV Cool fully temperature controlled Cool-Cargo transporter.\u00a0 Although the EAV Cool unit was not tested by Asda, this ensures that groceries reach the customer completely fresh and with no reduction in product quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEAV developed a prototype EAV Cool some time ago and it\u2019s proved very successful as a development vehicle in the tests we\u2019ve used it for.\u201d continued Barmby.\u00a0 \u201cMoving from parcel logistics to groceries is a logical pathway for EAV and it allows us to advance our technology maintaining ambient temperatures in our cargo bays.\u00a0 More importantly, it hugely reduces the environmental and emissions impact of vans and cars which are currently being used by supermarket chains and other businesses within urban locations.\u00a0 In a post-Covid world, where home deliveries have really become the norm, the shift to lightweight commercial deliveries is vital if we want to continue our efforts in improving the environment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Source: https:\/\/greenfleet.net<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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