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Keenan Recycling has introduced one of the UK's first OEM electric food waste trucks, a 20-tonne Renault Trucks D18 equipped with a Macpac 110 body, aimed at decarbonising waste collection in Glasgow and the Central Belt. The vehicle utilizes four 94kWh batteries, providing a range of nearly 180km, with zero tailpipe emissions.

The project was financed with a £460,000 investment, including a £90,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise. Collaboration among Keenan Recycling, Biffa, Renault Trucks, and Macpac was vital for its development. This vehicle is part of Keenan's commitment to a low-carbon fleet, which includes biofuel, CNG, and hydrogen-ready vehicles.