The Fleet Management Case for the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
The Fleet Management Case for the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Business Prevention of global warming has made the headlines a lot lately, particularly as courier companies look to decrease their fleet’s carbon footprint. One way is to invest in plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). These ultra-low-emission vans are ideal for use in both local and national courier jobs. Why Use Plug-in Hybrids for Deliveries Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles use both a petrol engine and a battery-powered electric motor. So, if your drivers are carrying out local courier jobs, they can operate the vehicle exclusively in electric mode. In this case, it works just like a battery electric van. Don’t worry if they have to travel beyond the battery’s mileage limit, though. When the electricity runs out, the petrol engine cuts in and it functions just like a typical hybrid. Benefit for Courier Companies and Forwarders Reduced Costs: Thanks to its electric-only function, a plug-in hybrid requires much less pet