A challenge for many urban electric sites is access to charging power. To solve this, Volvo CE initiated collaboration with a UK start-up on a solution. Now the two companies are playing a pivotal role in the UK-first introduction of an innovative ‘on-demand’ mobile charging van to power several electric worksites in London.
A six week trial with Transport for London (TfL), the public body that manages London’s transportation system, and contractor FM Conway is currently testing mobile charging for Volvo’s zero-emission construction vehicles – a concept more commonly associated with passenger cars and now used for the first time with construction equipment.
The innovative solution by London-based start-up Charge Fairy works by bringing electricity to site via a charging van whenever power is needed, helping to address the challenge of having a reliable electricity supply on demand. It aims to simplify electric operation and boost uptime by ensuring electric machines do not have to move away from site for recharging.
It is a pioneering demonstration of like-minded, yet diverse, partners embracing change and coming together across the value chain to enhance air quality and reduce noise pollution in urban environments.
