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Waste Collection Vehicle
The aim of the project was to develop a mode of transport which runs on renewable energy; the design brief required a study into the transport needs of islanders on the Isle of Arran. This project took old waste collection vehicles and converted them into models which run on electricity instead of diesel.
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This project offered a modern-day alternative to the conventional diesel waste collection vehicle, and also reused many parts from disused trucks. Calculations showed that this electric alternative could reduce carbon emissions on the Isle of Arran by up to 27.8 tonnes per year, based on the waste requirements at the time of the project.
A SWOT analysis was completed, as well as an investigation into multiple case studies. In this project, the immediate focus was the improvement of the existing fleet, replacing the inefficient lorries with lighter, electric-powered vehicles; this would be achieved by retrofitting the old vehicles and installing new batteries. Based on cost estimation, the project would be profitable within five years.
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