Mitsubishi Electric has started to operate a new fleet of delivery vehicles to cope with increasing demand for its energy saving Ecodan air source heat pump.
Six new Renault trucks join the existing DAF-LF hybrid vehicle to speed delivery of products to renewable heating installers nationwide.
The three 7.5 tonne and three 18 tonne trucks carry the Ecodan branding to help promote the heat pump's energy saving and low carbon credentials. Logistics specialist Norbert Dentressangle operates the fleet on behalf of Mitsubishi Electric.
The 8.5kW Ecodan unit and a specially-designed hot water cylinder are manufactured at the company's plant in Livingston, Scotland.
Mitsubishi Electric has recently gained Associate Membership of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), a voluntary scheme in London for fleet operators and their associates. Norbert Dentressangle is also accredited under this scheme.
Graham Temple, marketing manager for Mitsubishi Electric's heating systems division, said: 'Now that the Government's plans for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive have been announced, we are seeing a real growth in demand. This expansion of our fleet will allow us to ensure we can get our heat pumps out to our installers, especially in off-gas areas, where we are seeing significant interest.'
