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Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has added 40 new Toyota Corolla hybrids to its fleet for use by its sales team.
The company decided to switch to hybrid vehicles to reflect the development of new, more efficient powertrains for its own vehicles.
Its expansion of its range of E-TECH all-electric models in 2020 saw the introduction of a fast-charge mini excavator and Loadall telehandler models. Like Toyota, JCB is also investing in hydrogen as a fuel of the future, developing the construction industry’s first hydrogen-powered excavator.
JCB chief operating officer Mark Turner said: “JCB is making great strides in developing low emissions technology to power its range of construction equipment and we are delighted to complement this strategy with the introduction of self-charging hybrid cars into our fleet. It’s also very pleasing to be able to support another global business which manufactures on the doorstep of JCB and one which makes such an important contribution to the regional economy.”