University steers new direction for campus transport
The University of Greenwich has taken possession of five electric vans as part of its drive to go green.
By ditching its old diesel-powered vehicles in preference for the zero-emission electric fleet, the university will help the environment – and cut costs.
Simon Earp, Transport & Green Travel Manager, says: "Electric vehicles are ideal for short journeys and stop-and-go use, and have a much lower carbon footprint than vehicles fitted with internal combustion engines. The vehicles will be used around the campuses for building and grounds maintenance, delivering the post and other portering tasks."
“This is just one of a range of initiatives the university is taking to reduce its carbon footprint and manage resources in a sustainable way.” Environmentally-friendly buildings, waste recycling and incentives to cycle to work are just some of the steps taken so far.
Photo caption:
- “Watt’s with the electric van? The University of Greenwich has taken on five electric vans in drive to reduce its carbon footprint.”
- Simon Earp, Transport & Green Travel Manager at the University of Greenwich, is handed the keys by Brian Smith of Locators Ltd.
Editors’ notes:
- The vehicles – three from French company Goupil Industrie and two from Aixam-Mega, also French, were supplied by forklift truck company Locators Ltd and the NICE Car Company respectively.
- For more information about degrees at the University of Greenwich on sustainability and the environment, go to: www.gre.ac.uk/sustain/degrees
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