Morrison Utility Services introduces electric vans to Thames Water Smart Metering Fleet

Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the UK’s largest dedicated utility service provider and part of M Group Services, has invested in four Nissan e-NV200 electric vans. The investment forms part of Morrison Utility Services ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions and to identify and introduce more sustainable ways of working across its operations in support of clients’ net zero targets.The four fully electric models, with zero exhaust emissions, are being used by MUS teams delivering smart metering works on behalf of Thames Water. The vans can cover up to 180 miles on a single charge, depending on driving behaviour and use of auxiliary equipment and offer a rapid charge capability of 60 minutes.MUS Contract Director, Dave Tann, comments: “This investment in these highly-efficient 100% electric vehicles supports our commitment to minimise the environmental impact of our operations, making us more sustainable and reducing our carbon footprint. From a commercial perspective the e-NV200s will also provide significant cost saving benefits thanks to low maintenance costs, government purchase incentives, reduced vehicle tax and Ultra Low Emission Zone charges.”The Nissan e-NV200s were sourced via M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions which is responsible for the supply and management of specialist equipment and vehicles across all M Group Services’ businesses supplying the Utilities, Transport, Data and Telecom sectors. M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions’ in-house fleet team manages over 6,000 drivers and vehicles and over 14,000 items of plant and equipment across M Group Services.

ENDS -Press contact:Paul Gilbert, Head of CommunicationsTel: 01438 847275 / 07595 014 687Email: paul.gilbert@morrisonus.comAbout Morrison Utility ServicesMorrison Utility Services is the UK’s largest, dedicated, independent utility service provider, working in long-term frameworks on behalf of regulated asset owners across the electricity, gas and water sectors. Morrison Utility Services is part of M Group Services. For further information please visit www.morrisonus.comAbout M Group Services Plant & Fleet SolutionsM Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions is a part of M Group Services and supports all of the Group’s businesses, providing commercially effective vehicles, plant and specialist equipment and ensuring that they are safe, compliant and fit for purpose throughout their operation. For further information please visit www.mgroupservicespfs.comAbout M Group ServicesM Group Services is a leading service provider to essential infrastructure markets in the UK and Ireland through its utilities, transport, telecom, and data divisions. The company operates through its subsidiaries that include Morrison Utility Services, Antagrade Electrical, Avonline Networks, Dyer & Butler, IWJS, KH Engineering Services, Magdalene, Morrison Data Services, Morrison Telecom Services, M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions and PMP Utilities. For further information please visit www.mgroupservices.com