Danish health care and emergency response provider to the public sector, Falck, has adopted its first set of electric vehicles for its patient transport operations in Copenhagen.

A low emission transport strategy is essential when planning emergency response and healthcare for the public sector. Falck operates more than 5,000 vehicles, and the implementation of electric cars in the fleet is a natural part of that development

The new vehicles are Nissan e-NV200 Combi's and have replaced 10 of Falck's diesel-powered cars so far.

‘This is a new initiative for us. We have been able to implement careful route optimisation planning, which has made it possible for us to introduce electric cars as part of the fleet,' explained Jan Ankersen, Head of Fleet Excellence at Falck.

‘At Falck, we care about using less fuel. It is beneficial to the environment and produces cost savings, and we believe that an increasing number of public tenders will require electric vehicles instead of Diesel or Petrol powered ones. So, we are pleased to have started to introduce EVs in our operations in Copenhagen,' commented Jan.

Vision and safety

The team at Falck is happy with the new Nissans, which have been adapted to the specific requirements of patient transportation. The vehicles have space for four passengers and a driver with space for rollator walker and luggage. They are all fitted with defibrillators, and a special net is inserted behind the rear seat, so passengers will be protected and separated from the contents in the boot. Factory-fitted parking sensors and double sliding doors have been implemented in the vehicles to enhance safety and simplify access for patients.

‘The Danish public sector demands environmentally-friendly transport strategies from suppliers. The delivery of e-NV200 Combi's to Falck underlines this,' commented Country Manager at Nissan Denmark, Ralph Gonsalves.

Falck is a leading international provider of ambulance and healthcare services. For more than a century, Falck has worked with local and national governments to prevent accidents, diseases and emergency situations, to rescue and assist people in emergencies quickly and competently and to rehabilitate people after illness or injury.

Falck operates in 30 countries and has approximately 30,000 employees.