Cornwall’s Eden Project has unveiled its new fleet of pure electric Volvo cars to support its operations across the site and beyond.
The fleet of nine new XC40 cars have replaced a group of Volvo electric vehicles, which have been returned to Volvo before going to new owners.
The new fleet will transport staff and visitors around the Eden Project site, and will be used for journeys outside of the attraction.
Each electric vehicle (EV) features an updated design with rainforest imagery. Additionally, Volvo will display another XC40 in one of the main car parks at Eden to highlight the benefits of EVs.
Eden will also exhibit Volvo’s award-winning EX30, which boasts the smallest carbon footprint and highest proportion of recycled materials of any fully electric Volvo car to date. The new car will be on view in a planted parking space outside Eden’s Biomes.
Rita Broe, Eden Project director, said: “It’s very exciting to have taken delivery of this fleet of beautiful new pure electric cars.
“Not only do they help us to do our work around the Eden site and beyond, they are also very popular with visitors, who enjoy seeing them around the site, and they are emblematic of the values that we share with Volvo in protecting the natural world.”
Nicole Melillo Shaw, Volvo Car UK’s managing director, added: “We are delighted to continue to support the Eden Project with its vital work in educating and inspiring people to protect the planet and create a safer future for everyone.
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“At Volvo Cars, we have some of the most ambitious sustainability targets in the industry, so the Eden Project is the ideal partner for us to work with to share our values and vision, and continue to be a catalyst for change.”
Disneyland in California is converting its Autopia car ride from gas engines to electric, and Dutch fairytale theme park Efteling is electrifying its steam trains.
Elsewhere, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Studio Tour is in the process of converting its fleet of 21 diesel-hydraulic engines to electric trams.
Images courtesy of the Eden Project
