Sainsbury’s taps green retail tech for delivery fleet first

Sainsbury’s says that it is the first UK retailer to introduce fully electric refrigerated trailers to its delivery fleet.

New technology adds charge back into the battery by converting kinetic energy into electricity, keeping the onboard fridges cool and reducing energy consumption.

This is part of Sainsbury’s plans to invest £1 billion, over the next 20 years, into its operations, with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions and significantly reducing energy costs.

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Patrick Dunne, Director of Property, Procurement and Cost Transformation at Sainsbury’s, says: “Following a successful trial earlier this year, we are pleased to introduce this pioneering technology as part of our delivery fleet.”

“As we look to the future we will continue to invest in testing and trialling to make our fleet more efficient and greener, creating energy at the same time.”

“We will continue to introduce fully electric refrigerated trailers to the delivery fleet over the next 20 years based on Sainsbury’s and Argos’s energy infrastructure, helping us to plan for a better future.”

Transport Minister Rachel Maclean comments: “It’s brilliant to see an iconic British business embrace this pioneering technology as we all strive towards a zero-emission future.”

“We want the UK at the forefront of the electric revolution, and this government is investing £1.3 billion to help build the best infrastructure in the world.”