Bradford-based Vehicle Conversion Specialists (VCS) has partnered with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to produce the UK’s first Dual Crewed Ambulance (DCA) based on a Volkswagen Crafter.
Using VCS’s ultra-lightweight core capture technology, the Volkswagen Crafter DCA is designed to have an operational weight of less than 4.0T, without sacrificing strength and durability.
The DCA’s will be able to carry medical equipment weighing up to 285kg plus 90kg per person under the NHS service level agreement.
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VCS added its lightweighting technologies and manufacturing techniques means the 4.0T Volkswagen Crafter DCA can now be considered for front line emergency duties.
Paul Croom, sales director at VCS, said: “The fact that we can deliver this new ambulance is testament to the adaptability of our core capture technology and the ingenuity of our engineering and production teams and we are very excited to be able to offer the Crafter as an option for the NHS and private sector.”
The vehicle will be designed, developed and produced at VCS’s West Yorkshire facility. The collaboration expects the first Crafter DCA will be officially launched later this year.
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