Dunstable, UK: Renault Trucks has renamed its ZE electric truck range now called E-Tech.
Renault Trucks has expanded tha range as sales volumes grew: in 2021, 249 electric trucks were delivered and 613 were ordered.
Renault now plans for half its sales to be electric by 2030 and all fossill free by by 2040.
The E-Tech range provides more support for operators making the switch to all-electric vehicles with four phases.
An initial phase during which Renault Trucks helps customers draw up their decarbonisation plans and analyse and define their needs. The manufacturer provides its expertise in the solutions available on the market and understanding of the business constraints of its customers.
A second phase of diagnosis, based on precise knowledge of the customer’s activity, including analysis of the fleet and routes and an analysis of the sites’ electrical facilities. It involves use of simulation tools to help customers make decisions and monitor their activity, such as a carbon emission reduction simulator and a range simulator.
Following this, Renault Trucks provides the customer with a detailed recommendation, which includes a roll-out schedule and a forecast of the reduction in CO2 emissions for the coming years.
Next, a phase during which Renault Trucks becomes the architect of the decarbonisation project and co-builds the new electric mobility ecosystem alongside the customer. The solution includes financing, taking into account local or governmental subsidies, the definition and setup of the complete truck with its equipment and bodywork, on-site charging facilities, maintenance agreements, etc.
It is during this phase that Renault Trucks provides its customer with an electric truck, so that it can be tested in real working conditions.
In the final phase, Renault Trucks acts as the project manager for the customer’s decarbonisation solution: installing on-site charging, training drivers and fleet administrators, etc.
The final stage sees Renault Trucks and its network support customers monitor their fleet. This involves the manufacturer monitoring the charging site, tracking driving and consumption and making suggestions for better performance, recommending routes, and maintenance operations.
“Hauliers need practical support in their transition to electric vehicles. Renault Trucks is at their side in their decarbonisation plans, providing support based on expertise, anticipation, proximity, peace of mind and fast performance.” Renault says.
