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By Laurent Chardon, VP Sales & Operations Planning Renault Trucks
Making the transition to electric mobility a success
The purchase of an electric truck for a company is a committed process, which must be accompanied by in-depth technical expertise and a range of services
European regulations require a drastic decarbonisation of transport from 2025. Electric mobility is an essential lever for every company that commits itself to reducing its CO2 emissions. A 16T electric urban distribution truck emits 82% less CO2 than a diesel vehicle of the same capacity, considering the truck's entire life cycle.
At present, a battery-powered vehicle is the most suitable solution for urban distribution and medium-distance road transport, with well-established routes and fast charging points that complement night-time recharging if necessary.
From 2023 onwards, manufacturers will offer more suitable solutions for national and international transport. It is likely that a rise in the price of fossil fuels could further accelerate this transition.
The switch to electric vehicles for a company is often a small revolution.
There are many parameters to consider, such as the company's environmental objectives, the configuration of the site, the drivers, the type of transport, the routes to be travelled, the possibilities of recharging, the financing, the governmental aid...
This transition goes far beyond the purchase of a truck. Logisticians need to be supported by a team of experts in electric mobility, who will carry out an in-depth diagnosis, propose a complete solution, implement it on site and support the company over the long term.
With this in mind, Renault Trucks has been mass-producing electric vehicles for the past two years at its Blainville plant in Normandy, and plans to market two thousand electric trucks by 2022, ranging from 3.5 tonnes to 26 tonnes.)
In order to provide the best possible support to each of our customers who make a commitment to electromobility, we have set up a dedicated team of specialists, with relays throughout Europe, to provide them with tailor-made advice and 360° support. This includes the entire ecosystem of the transporter, its customers, its depot... and of course the drivers, who are the best ambassadors for our electric trucks once they have had a taste of them.
The important thing is to develop electric mobility for all, by involving all the players in the ecosystem.
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