Eurovia Contracting take delivery of the UK’s first 100% electric-powered Volvo ECR25 mini excavator
Eurovia Contracting, a national highway infrastructure company, has taken delivery of the UK’s first 100% electric-powered Volvo ECR25 mini excavator.
The zero-emissions, battery powered excavator has been chosen by Eurovia, as it takes steps to deliver a significant carbon reduction programme throughout the business.
“We’re on target to achieve a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, which is very significant for a company that has a high degree of self-delivery,” says Matt Stubbings, divisional manager of Eurovia Contracting. “And the introduction of battery-powered machinery holds the key to achieving that goal.”
Five contractors to build and upgrade London’s roads, bridges and tunnels
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded five contractors places on a new framework to construct and repair its highways network, including bridges and tunnels.
The framework will also cover the construction of walking and cycling schemes including new cycleways.
The winning contractors on TfL’s Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework are:
Costain
VolkerFitzpatrick
The framework runs for six years from April 2021 until March 2027. It will be used by TfL, London boroughs and other authorities whose developments impact on the TfL road network.
TfL director of project and programme delivery Nick Fairholme said: “Our red routes are the arteries of London’s road network and play a vital role in helping people get around the capital safely, whether they are walking, cycling, getting the bus or driving.