Hildon Ltd goes zero emission with Modec

As Modec zero emission light commercial vehicles (LCVs), continue to become an increasingly popular sight on UK roads, Hildon Ltd has become the first Natural Mineral Water company to purchase and take delivery of a Modec van.  The vehicle has been integrated into Hildon Ltd’s distribution fleet and will primarily be used for deliveries of bottled water within the London area. In fact, Hildon Ltd is so happy with its first Modec van it has already ordered a second.

Thanks to offering vehicles tailored to suit specific customer requirements, Modec, Coventry-based manufacturer of the world’s first zero emission LCV, has delivered Hildon Ltd a box van with a raised floor and roof.  This configuration enables a totally flat floor with no wheel arch intrusions, ideal for the loading and transportation of heavy, palletised products.

Debbie Jones, Environmental Manager for Hildon Ltd said: “The Modec vehicle was purchased as part of our continued drive to become more environmentally friendly, and to reduce our carbon footprint.  The success of this battery powered, emission free vehicle has meant we have been able to take a diesel HGV off the road.  As to the future, we, as part of our environmental strategy, have already placed an order for a second Modec vehicle, which will be in operation later this year”.

Gordon Harvey, Modec Sales Manager, said: “The Hildon Ltd vehicle is a great example of how we are able to tailor our vehicles to suit our customer’s needs.  We’re delighted that we have been able to support Hildon Ltd’s wider CSR outreach and we look forward to working together again in the future.”

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Notes to Editors:

About Hildon Ltd
Hildon Natural Mineral Water comes from beneath the chalk hills of the beautiful Hampshire countryside.  Bottled at source, this wholesome, naturally filtered and crystal-clear water is served, delightfully still or gently sparkling, at the finest restaurants and hotels in the UK and is also available from a home delivery service.

About Modec
Modec is a revolutionary zero emission commercial vehicle and has been heralded as the future of commercial transport.  The purpose designed and custom built vehicle fully embraces the very latest in automotive technology.  It is powered by the latest Lithium Ion batteries and provides a high performance, zero emission alternative to the traditional diesel delivery fleets.

For further information please contact:

Duncan Gallagher,    +44 (0) 7769 682897
Ayleen Dunbar,        +44 (0) 1442 868615
Catherine Hamou,    +44 (0) 1442 868636