Alexander Dennis (ADL) has marked the first of its field service engineers completing next-generation zero-emission buses training by introducing three battery-electric vans to its fleet of AD24 aftermarket vehicles.
The 42 technicians across the UK are undergoing training to attend to the newest ADL buses entering fleets over the coming months.
Meanwhile, three electric vans fully equipped to provide the after-care on operator premises and at the roadside have replaced diesel equivalents.
Tony Davis, Group Aftermarket Director for Alexander Dennis, says: “As we continue to lead the transition to zero-emission mobility, electrification for Alexander Dennis extends beyond buses themselves to the ancillary vehicles that support their operation.
“These three electric vans allow us to evaluate their operational performance ahead of future investment in our AD24 service fleet.
“Fully kitted out with the latest technology and tools, they are a fantastic working environment for our field service engineers as we upskill the team to support our customers in the operation and maintenance of our next-generation electric buses with the expertise they are accustomed to from AD24.”
ADL says it employs more field service engineers than any other coach and manufacturer in the UK.
