GÖTEBORG, Sweden,
March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Volvo Group's subsidiary Renault Trucks is
pursuing its investment in electric mobility. From 2023, an
all-electric Renault Trucks offer will be available for each
segment, namely distribution, construction and long distance. To
support these developments and be able to offer a complete and
competitive Renault Trucks range on the market, the company is
setting up an organisation dedicated to electric mobility. Renault
Trucks is thereby confirming its commitment to fossil-free
transport.
To help meet the Paris Agreement's
goal of limiting global warming to under 1.5
degrees Celsius compared with pre-industrial levels,
Renault Trucks is committed to
transforming the truck market by gradually electrify its fleet to
become carbon-neutral within 30 years. As trucks have a lifespan of
at least ten years, all trucks manufactured by 2040 must run
without fossil fuels. Battery-electric and fuel cell electric power
will be crucial to achieve this major transformation towards
carbon-free transport.
A Z.E. tractor and construction version from
2023
In March 2020, Renault
Trucks began series production of its second generation of electric
vehicles at the Blainville-sur-Orne plant.
Renault Trucks now boasts a comprehensive all-electric
range on the market, from 3.1 to 26 tonnes. Comprising the Renault
Trucks D Z.E., D Wide Z.E. and the Renault Trucks Master Z.E., it
meets the requirements of urban transport, delivery, distribution
and waste collection.
But Renault Trucks is seeking to extend
vehicle electrification to all uses.
Preparations are underway to market a Z.E. tractor to meet the
needs of regional and inter-regional transport from 2023. An
all-electric offer designed for urban construction will also be
available to order by this date.
During the second half of the decade, Renault Trucks will
be able to offer a range of electric trucks powered by
hydrogen fuel cells, mainly for
demanding and heavy long-haul operations.
An R&D organisation dedicated to electric mobility
to support its ambitious goals
"Electric mobility is the pillar of our strategy and we
aim to lead the field," announced Bruno Blin, President of Renault
Trucks. "We're aiming for 35% of our sales to be electric in 2030.
By 2040, all our vehicle ranges will be 100%
fossil-free."
In order to achieve these goals, Renault Trucks is backed
by dedicated units, both in Research and Development and in the
sales and after-sales organisation.
On the R&D side, Renault Trucks intends to meet the
main technological challenges of this revolution through strategic
partnerships, as well as relying on synergies within the
Volvo Group, to which it belongs,
to increase volumes and reduce costs.
To ensure hauliers get the best solutions in electric
mobility, Renault Trucks will benefit from the work carried out by
the Volvo Group's new development unit dedicated to medium-tonnage
vehicles, a core segment for the phased introduction of
electromobility for trucks. Renault Trucks will also capitalise on
the partnerships developed by Volvo
Energy, the Volvo Group's new entity dedicated
to the supply, second life and recycling of batteries, as well as
to charging solutions. As for the development of battery packs
specifically for heavy goods vehicle applications, it will benefit
from the strategic alliance formed by the Volvo Group and Samsung
SDI.
To facilitate this sustainable transition, Renault Trucks
will also have the support of its new R&D centre in
Lyon - the X-Tech Arena - which
will be built by the beginning of 2023 through an investment of
EUR 33 million.
Supporting the energy transition of customers through
an electric range with high added value
As regards the marketing of its Z.E. range and customer
support, Renault Trucks has set up a new entity responsible for
electric mobility projects, in order to boost both operational
efficiency and customer satisfaction. This team has acquired a high
level of expertise and is working to develop partnerships involving
all the stakeholders (hauliers, distributors, public authorities,
energy suppliers, etc.) to propose smart and competitive electric
range with added value for hauliers.
Finally, Renault Trucks has taken care to include services
in the vehicle offer in order to simplify the lives of its
customers who are looking for the solution best suited to their
activity. In addition to the vehicle, the Renault Trucks brand
offers a comprehensive transport solution, including batteries,
solutions for installing charging facilities on its customers'
premises, energy optimisation, repair and maintenance, financing
and insurance. As a result, Renault Trucks, which is committed to
making life easier for its customers, is seeking to be the
manufacturer that promises peace of mind. In this period of major
change and uncertainty, this is undoubtedly what hauliers need
most.
March 23, 2021
Journalists wanting further information, please
contact
Séveryne Molard, Renault Trucks Media Relations, +33 (0)4
81 93 09 52
For more information, please visit
volvogroup.com/electromobility
About Volvo Group
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and
infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction
equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications,
financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and
productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to
shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and
infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in
Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost
100.000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In
2020, net sales amounted to about SEK 338
billion (EUR 33.6 billion).
Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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