The Delanchy Group adopts electric trucks from Renault Trucks

Beyond this partnership with Energy Observer, I look forward to the first hydrogen truck. My father Joseph, who started the company in 1968 with one of the first Saviem trucks, always believed in hydrogen. I am carrying on the family tradition in a way! My great pride is to actively contribute to the energy transition of transport. At Delanchy, we do this in practice with our two Renault Trucks electric trucks in circulation every night in Lyon and Paris. I have no doubts that this is a solution for the future and that it will become widespread.

In the short term, I hope to be able to introduce several new Renault electric trucks into our fleet to ensure the delivery of the large cities we serve in France - Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Annecy, etc. - not to mention, Italy and Spain where we are also present.

In fact, we may easily need around 20 electric trucks in 2021! But whatever the number, I will remain loyal to Renault Trucks. Their team has chosen to work with us on their adventure . They have always been there by our side in operating our prototype as our first business model. And personally, I am proud to have contributed a little to the industrial success of this vehicle.

By choosing to use urban electric trucks, we are actually delivering on the CSR commitments made by the Delanchy Group. Not only are we reducing our CO2 nitrogen oxide (NOx) and fine particulate emissions, but we are also improving efficiency and improving our corporate image. The fact that our electric trucks are so quiet allows us to deliver at night, without any break in the cold chain and without any harm to the environment or to residents.

In addition, our drivers are particularly proud to be driving electric trucks and made the transition from diesel vehicles very easily. They say that the handling is extremely simple, although the absence of any noise is a bit surprising at first.  Lastly, these trucks - which make daily rounds of more than 60 miles independently - require less maintenance than their thermal engine equivalent. This is a point to consider when calculating the total cost of ownership of these vehicles over time.