Energy giant E.On has equipped its boiler repair and maintenance technicians with 12 four-wheel drive Toyota Hilux Double Cab pick-ups for the winter.
E.On fleet commercial vehicle manager Lorna McAtear explains that the organisation was looking for vehicles that had proved themselves in tough terrains and the harshest of winter weather "balanced with offering the lowest possible carbon emissions".
Says McAtear: "We think the Toyota Hilux fits the bill to allow us to reach our customers in need."
The Hilux vehicles were supplied by Toyota World in Birmingham, under a fleet partnership agreement for three years. They were delivered to E.On's engineers at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Derby.
Hilux is available in Single, Extra and Double Cab body styles, with power choices of a 2.5 or 3-litre D-4D turbo diesel engine.
The 4WD system fitted allows the driver to shift from four- to two-wheel drive, with no speed restriction and from two to four-wheel drive at speeds up to 50mph.
Also fitted is Toyota's automatic disconnecting differential (ADD), which automatically engages or disengages the front axle drivetrain, with the shift from four to two-wheel drive, contributing to fuel efficiency and lower noise levels.
