London Borough of Brent, GB and Veolia invest in electric salt spreaders for winter road maintenance
London Borough of Brent, GB Veolia Electric Salt Spreaders
Five waste collection vehicles equipped with battery-powered spreaders distribute up to 20 tons of salt per charge. The all-electric spreaders operate without the emissions or noise of their diesel-powered counterparts. This investment allows for effective treatment of the borough's 1,700 roads while working toward carbon neutrality by 2030. London Borough of Brent is the first local authority in the United Kingdom to go fully electric for road gritting.
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Innovative Brent leads the way with electric salt spreaders | Veolia London
This winter, Veolia and Brent Council will be the first in the UK to operate an entire fleet of electric salt spreaders, which will grit the borough’s 1,700 roads in a safe and sustainable way.
Brent Council - Brent leads the way with electric salt spreaders
Brent Council - Brent leads the way with electric salt spreaders
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