Renault Trucks continues to advance its research and development efforts with its laboratory truck, Oxygen.
Following an initial test phase in Lyon and Paris, the manufacturer is now entering a new stage with a second version of this electric truck, specifically designed for urban logistics.
This new version, equipped with a refrigerated box, is developed in partnership with supermarket chain Jumbo and transport partner SVZ. Testing will begin in October 2024 in Amsterdam.
Renault Trucks, Jumbo, and SVZ have combined their expertise to address the needs of urban logistics, developing a new 26-tonne experimental electric truck capable of operating in Dutch zero-emission zones.
From January 1, 2025, Dutch municipalities may designate these zones to reduce co2 emissions in urban areas. This version of the truck will enable silent, emission-free refrigerated deliveries from warehouses to Jumbo supermarkets in Amsterdam during a six-month trial period.
Jerome Berthelet, managing director at Renault Trucks in the Netherlands, emphasised the significance of this collaboration: “The partnership with Jumbo and SVZ on this innovative project demonstrates the power of collaboration in achieving sustainability goals.
“We shared a commitment to creating a low-carbon urban solution. Conducting the pilot in Amsterdam, a city at the forefront of environmental management, adds substantial value to our mission.”
