EDF gets Royal Mail Group contract to provide electric vehicle infrastructure

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Royal Mail Group has awards EDF a contract to provide electric vehicle infrastructure.

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Royal Mail Group (RMG), the owner of one of Europe’s largest fleets, has signed a deal with EDF in the UK, the UK’s leading low carbon energy producer, to deliver electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, EDF said on 29 January.
“The fact that one of the largest fleet operators in Europe has committed to such an ambitious project is a turning point in our journey to a low-carbon future,” EDF Managing Director for Customers Philippe Commaret said. “Working with Royal Mail to install EV infrastructure at their UK sites will allow them to accelerate towards an electric future, and hopefully inspire other businesses to follow suit,” he added.
For his part, Royal Mail Group Fleet Director Paul Gatti said his company continues to realise its EV ambitions. “We chose to work with EDF – not just as a supplier – but also as a solutions partner to implement our new sustainability strategy. Over the three years we are confident that, alongside EDF, we can deliver the infrastructure needed to power Europe’s largest commercial fleet of Evs,” he said.
According to EDF, this will support Royal Mail Group’s commitment under the Optimise Prime Project – the world’s largest commercial electric vehicle project.
The three year framework will see EDF provide charging points, associated maintenance and ancillary items such as signs, bollards and wheel stops. The initial scope for this agreement will see chargers installed on Royal Mail Group sites in the South East of England, with potential for this to increase as required.
EDF said choosing them as their framework provider of choice forms part of Royal Mail Group’s commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. The adoption of EVs across its business will play a key part in achieving its sustainability goals.
 

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