Lunaz has developed a method of upcycling current industrial vehicles into electric versions. It aims to reduce waste and carbon emissions through reuse and electrification.

The push to reduce the negative impact on the earth from the manufacturing industry has seen more energy efficient solutions enter use, from eco-friendly lightbulbs to less water usage. However, many companies still rely on diesel-powered industrial vehicles, such as lorries, and when they reach end of life, they are often entirely replaced. These vehicles are also counter-productive for meeting their own net zero ambitions. 

Lunaz stated that it reclaims and reuses every element possible, from the chassis to the electrics. Replacement parts are recycled, and everything is treated for longevity. Anything that cannot be reused, such as the seatbelts and the engine, is decommissioned and recycled before an optimised electric engine is installed.

David Lorenz, founder of Lunaz said, “This development will enable us to unlock the vast potential of UEV technology to break the replace-with-new cycle and bring us ever closer to carbon neutrality. Firms like Lunaz which operate in the principles of the circular economy show that British industry can provide potent answers to the global need to transition to less impactful industrial practices.”