Wincanton adds 24 electric lorries to its fleet
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Wincanton's own press release says it has taken delivery of 24 battery-electric lorries from three manufacturers, which the operator expects to cut carbon emissions by 2,400 tonnes a year alongside depot charging investment.
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- Wincanton
- Original date
- 4 Jun 2025
- Published by us
- 17 Sept 2026
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