White Van Man could become Green Van Man if a new environmentally-friendly delivery vehicle just launched catches on.
The new van, from the Modec company, produces no carbon dioxide or other pollutants and is battery powered.
It can cover more than 100 miles and reach speeds of 50mph while carrying loads of up to two tonnes.
Modec said it was in talks with supermarket giant Sainsbury's and delivery company Ocado about possible sales of the van.
Modec chairman Jamie Borwick said: "The Modec van is the first of its kind. It is comparable to other vans currently on the market but supersedes them all by producing no CO2 emissions.
"It also is 100 per cent clean in terms of local air quality and is virtually silent, spelling the end to noisy night deliveries in urban areas. Road tax is free and it is also exempt from the London congestion charge."
He added: "With carbon emissions and climate change being a topic of growing concern we are confident that the Modec van will soon be the van of choice for large fleet operators who are conscious of the cost savings, as well as the savings to the environment, that using the Modec van will deliver."
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