http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/blog/index.php/2014/07/21/renault-begins-trial-of-new-electric-lorry/ Renault begins trial of new electric lorry Faye Sunderland July 21, 2014
[image http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/cms-images/Renault-Truck-electric-lorry.jpg Renault Truck electric lorry ] Renault Trucks has begun a trial of a 16 tonne electric lorry in Paris with one of France’s oldest perfume houses, Guerlain. Renowned for its electric car range, Renault is now turning its attention to electric lorries, with the new two year trial of experimental fully electric truck, run in association with Speed Distribution Logistique and the prestigious fragrance brand. The vehicle will be used to make deliveries to Maison de Parfums & Cosmétiques boutiques in the French capital over the two year trial, gathering data on the usability of electric lorries. Based on the Renault Trucks D model, the new electric version will be subjected to a demanding work schedule, regularly covering delivering rounds over 200km (124 miles). To cope with such long journeys, the truck will be recharged several times during each 24 hour operating cycle. Its route between the Guerlain boutiques in Paris and its distribution centre have been planned so that it can carry out two partial recharges during the day and a total recharge between 7pm and 2am. Capable of carrying a payload of around 6 tonnes, this electric truck is fitted with two big lithium ion battery packs, weighing a total of 2 tonnes and rated with a capacity of 170kWh. With a range of 120km (74mph) per charge, a full recharge takes around 7 hours. “The initial tests we’ve carried out using this technology under real operating conditions with our customers have been very satisfying,” says Christophe Vacquier, Renault Trucks’ project manager. “We are now going further with Guerlain and Speed Distribution Logistique, using the vehicle on 200 km rounds which gives us confidence in the future of this technology.” The test is scheduled to run until the end of 2015. A full appraisal will then be carried out, to assess the direction of further research. Marc Bachini, Speed Distribution Logistique’s founder explains why his company has become involved in this project: “Based on my own convictions, I defined an economic model that respects people and their environment. After having invested in all-electric Renault Maxity delivery vehicles in 2013, this civically-responsible approach naturally led me to pursue this path and incorporate an experimental 16 t all-electric vehicle to be used for warehouse collection. This enabled me to offer Guerlain, a pace-setting company in sustainable development, a totally emission-free delivery cycle.” [© thegreencarwebsite.co.uk] For all EVLN posts use: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=evln&sort=date http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140721006116/en/San-Jose-Host-Free-Electric-Vehicle-Test-Drive EPRI's Plug-In 2014 Conference @McEnery Cntr 7/28-30 San Jose, CA http://et.epri.com/ http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/7/14/Subaru-is-Planning-to-Build-an-EV-7721433/ Subaru plans to eventually build an all-wheel-drive EV model http://www.autospies.com/news/SPIED-An-Auto-Spy-Nabs-The-Kia-Soul-EV-As-Its-TUCKED-AWAY-82046/ Kia Soul EV slated for sale in U.S. in Q3 2014 http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/07/11/phoenix-church-becomes-first-arizona-green-sanctuary/12484859/ AZ GreenFaith Church members donated PVs & EVSE> 1st "green sanctuary" ... http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-GreenFaith-recharges-your-plugin-along-with-your-soul-tp4667959.html EVLN: GreenFaith recharges your plugin along with your soul + EVLN: Tesla plans 400mi Roadster pack upgrade {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Renault-16ton-Electric-Delivery-Lorry-Truck-tp4670482.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org For EV drag racing discussion, please use NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
