To maximise payload, the smaller Volvo FE Electric MVCs benefit from three batteries, giving 270 kWh of capacity, and with ancillary equipment running off an ePTO. As part of the specification process, Volvo Trucks completed a series of range and energy simulations with the Dawsongroup emc team, factoring in the typical daily mileages and ancillary equipment usage for trucks operating in this sector, based on real customer data collected by Dawsongroup emc. Beddows explains: "This was a crucial bit of prep work, because with the trucks entering our general contract hire fleet, they weren't assigned to a particular customer operation at the point of being specified. However, thanks to our data and Volvo's calculations, it means we know precisely the types of operations they'll be best suited to, allowing us to ensure they are deployed with fleets where they can have the maximum impact on reducing carbon footprints."