Octavius Makes Major Step Toward Sustainability with First Electric commercial Vehicle for Long Stratton Bypass Project!

Rentals direct, a well known vehicle rental provider in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge, is proud to announce the successful hire of an electric commercial vehicle to Octavius, for the Long Stratton Bypass project in Norfolk. This marks a major milestone in both companies’ commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the construction industry.

The electric pickup, which is now part of the fleet for the Long Stratton Bypass project, will be used by Octavius for a range of essential tasks including transporting materials, equipment, and staff around the construction site. This marks the first electric commercial vehicle for this major infrastructure initiative. Aligning with the company’s long-term sustainability strategy to reduce its carbon footprint and integrate greener technologies across its operations.

The Long Stratton Bypass project, designed to alleviate traffic congestion and improve transport connectivity in the region, is a key development that will significantly benefit the local community. The inclusion of the electric pickup will support the project’s operational needs. Furthermore, helping Octavius take a positive step toward reducing its environmental impact during the construction phase.

Rentals direct, are committed to offering sustainable and innovative vehicle solutions and it’s exciting to see our electric vehicles playing a key role in such a high-profile infrastructure project. This partnership with Octavius highlights the growing shift in the industry toward greener technologies, and we’re proud to be part of that change.

The electric pickup is part of Rentals direct’s growing fleet of eco-friendly vehicles, available for hire to clients across a range of industries. With an increasing demand for low-emission solutions, we continues to invest in electric and hybrid vehicles to help clients meet their environmental goals.

The electric pickup will help reduce the environmental impact of the construction project by cutting down on fuel consumption and emissions associated with traditional fossil-fuel vehicles. As part of Octavius’ broader sustainability plan.

The partnership between Rentals direct and Octavius is a significant step forward in promoting sustainability within the infrastructure sector, demonstrating that eco-friendly solutions can be integrated into large-scale construction projects without compromising performance or efficiency.

Octavius is a premier UK infrastructure and civil engineering company known for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions to both public and private sector projects. Committed to reducing its environmental footprint, Octavius integrates innovative technologies and green practices into its operations to help meet national and global sustainability targets.