The real-world stories behind Toyota and Lexus fleets
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has made the switch to Toyota Self-Charging Hybrid electric technology, replacing its UK sales team’s vehicle fleet with 40 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports models. The British-built Corolla models are all powered by Toyota’s highly efficient 1.8-litre hybrid system and are in Icon Tech specification.
Like Toyota, JCB is also investing in manufacturing electrified products, including the development of the first hydrogen-powered excavator.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has taken delivery of 17 Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric cars as part of several initiatives to explore alternative fuels to deliver low and zero-emission transport. Mirai has a driving range of around 300 miles* on a tank of hydrogen, with zero harmful emissions.
The Toyota Mirai saloons are being used by existing corporate customers in different parts of the country, by Enterprise Car Club members and by Enterprise employees. The move complements the company’s current introduction of electric vehicles through its rental fleet and especially as part of the Enterprise Car Club.
* First generation Mirai
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust has taken delivery of a fleet of Toyota Corolla Touring Sports to support its hospital operations, transporting patients to and from appointments.
The trust chose the Touring Sports body style for extra load-carrying capacity and specified the Excel grade to maximise driver and passenger comfort.
Powered by Toyota’s 1.8-litre self-charging petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, the cars require no plugging-in or additional infrastructure. The trust’s fleet will enjoy combined fuel consumption of between 55 and 61mpg and CO2 emissions from 103g/km.
