Farsley Transport highly valued founder member have given a big boost to the “UPN Sustainability Commitment”. The leading Leeds based haulier are the first company in Yorkshire to go electric.

UPN was celebrating another excellent year in which the established Pallet Network further strengthened its membership and reputation in the sector as - The Quality Pallet Network.

“We’re really proud to be the first company in Yorkshire to have an articulated Volvo EV on a fleet”, said Neil Chappelow – Farsley Transport Founder Owner

If it can work for us then it can work for other hauliers too.

“The primary reason we’ve introduced it is to show that we’re going green, and are actively looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint including having an electric truck on the road. But it’s also about building awareness. It’s not only about us contributing to the climate change challenge but encouraging others to do so too”.

“It’s not an easy task in our industry but we’re taking positive steps. It will lower our emissions. If it can work for us then it can work for other hauliers too.”

The new Volvo Electric FM is driven by three electric motors, with a continuous overall output of 490kW (666hp). This goes through a 12-speed I-Shift automated gearbox to a 12-tonne drive axle. It carries a total of 540kWh of power in six batteries, three of which are mounted on each side of the 3,900mm chassis, giving a total range of up to 300km.

“Our new Volvo Electric FM seals our commitment to supporting a more sustainable and greener future for our industry. We are very proud to be leading the way to reduce our carbon footprint and this is just the first milestone in our sustainability journey. The future is Green, the future is Farsley!”.