on a per mile basis. These electric vehicles also completely eliminate tailpipe emissions of NOx and PM2.5 which we know to be dangerous to human health – particularly in densely populated urban zones. The addition of Iveco eDaily CRT
(Compact Recovery Trailer) Vans to the It involves a specialist conversion to allow proper installation of the AA’s compact recovery (CRT) unit (commonplace across increased range of approximately 160 miles with an identical 0.8 hour recharge time to the eDaily Powerload, when using an 80 kWh charger. It includes a large passenger area to the
driver’s rear where up to six AA members USB charge points. The specialist conversion has been completed by Victory Conversions shutter door, allowing recovery operators CRT, specially adapted by TowPro Ltd, can carry casualty vehicles of up to 3,250kg and can also recover motorcycles, EVs and 4x4s (when utilising the innovative AA Freewheeling Hub). Partnering with OEMs and equipment
suppliers has been critical to developing our ‘test and scale’ concept vehicles. A key electric concept van introduced to featuring Roger Dyson’s innovative remote loading system which alleviates most of the manual handling for recovery operatives by deploying loading ramps remotely. It has a minimum range of 100 zone application. The 3,000kg payload is of vehicles including SUVs. An 80kWh rapid charger can fully charge this vehicle in less than an hour (0.8 hours). Our trials include electric, hydrogen and
hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) vehicles. At the start of 2024, we had 20 alternative fuel vehicles across our operational 8 alternative fuel vehicles being tested on site. We’ve invested in a total of 80 vehicles in test and operationally deployed including our new Ford Custom BEV and PHEV RSS Vans which went into service in December. Pioneering work between the AA Fleet
Engineering team, Volvo and Boniface has resulted in the exciting addition of the Volvo FE Boniface Slidebed onto the
its recovery bed and up to 2,000kg on its second car lift, as well as two passengers in comfort. With a range of 170 miles and a recharge rate of 2.25 hours when using a 150kWh rapid charger, this vehicle will be deployed on recovery duties in and around collaborative approach is transforming regardless of the challenges. As a business, we’re passionate about
reducing our carbon footprint. How we’ve approached embracing alternative fuels is testament to this. Alongside this has been our ongoing support for our customers as they make crucial decisions about As an organisation, we have a long
history of advocating for drivers and this never stops. We’re actively supporting the BVRLA’s Zero Emission Van Plan, and continue to lobby for change, from addressing potholes to improving safety on our roads. For businesses, we also publish Yellow Papers to help overcome business challenges.2
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