NI Water has revealed its first electric vans to enter operation.

NI Water's fleet of 600 vehicles are a familiar sight to the public, with staff providing an essential 24/7 service, 365 days a year, to all areas of Northern Ireland. As they do so vehicle reliability is an absolute priority to ensure the smooth running of services both day and night and in all weathers.

Des Nevin, NI Water’s Customer and Operations Director, explained: "A reliable, efficient fleet is vital for NI Water staff to deliver essential water and wastewater services for the community. Given NI Water’s commitment to Health, Environment and the Economy, our use of alternative fuel vehicles is under continual review.

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"With c.600 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), NI Water recognises in particular the importance of decarbonising our fleet. Ahead of the ban on the sale of many new petrol and diesel vehicles we have been actively considering how, when and where to upgrade to the various forms of alternative fuel technology. It is exciting to see the tangible impact of that work in the form of the first delivery of four new eNV200 vehicles from Nissan."