London tests mobile charging for electric construction vehicles
The vehicles are supplied by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), while the British electric charging startup Charge Fairy will supply the chargers. When the machines need energy, a charging van is deployed to the construction site, which can charge the batteries in an hour, says TfL. “Developments in how vehicles on construction sites are powered and charged could revolutionise how the capital’s transport network is built, ensuring London is greener and healthier for all,” the press release reads.
The trial started in late February and will run for a total of six weeks. The charging method is tested at three construction locations in Redcliffe Gardens. TfL notes that using electric construction vehicles could make a significant difference in air quality, as “diesel construction excavators are responsible for emissions equivalent to more than 100,000 passenger cars.”
“The health of everybody in London is central to our work, and we are determined to meet our 2030 net zero targets. That’s why I’m so pleased that we’re continuing to take these important steps to reduce emissions and protect air quality,” said Carl Eddleston, TfL’s Director of Network Management and Resilience. “The trial of electric construction vehicles at Redcliffe Gardens is such a vital part of achieving our goals, and our work with FM Conway, Volvo CE, and Charge Fairy shows how construction across our transport network can be environmentally conscious.”
“As pioneers in mobile charging as a service, we’re excited to bring Charge Fairy technology to the construction industry,” added Ed Lea, Founder of Charge Fairy. “We’ve long advocated that bringing energy to electric vehicles can make more sense than taking the vehicle to a charger—nowhere is this more true than with construction equipment.
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