Renault Trucks to put second Oxygen laboratory truck on the road

Renault Trucks will deliver a second battery-electric Oxygen laboratory truck to a European customer in the autumn.

Following an initial test phase in Lyon and Paris, this new version, equipped with a refrigerated box, will start testing in October 2024 in collaboration with Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo and logistics partner SVZ in Amsterdam.

This 26-tonne electric truck will operate in the city's zero-emission zones, set to be designated by Dutch municipalities starting January 2025, with the aim of reducing urban CO2 emissions. According to Renault the truck will make refrigerated deliveries silently and without tailpipe emissions, while enhancing safety for other road users.

Jérôme Berthelet, MD of Renault Trucks Netherlands, said: "The successful partnership with Jumbo and SVZ on this innovative project highlights the power of collaboration in achieving sustainability goals. We were aligned on the same desire to create a low-carbon urban solution."

Wilko Maas, fleet manager at Jumbo Supermarkets, added: "At Jumbo, we are committed to preserving nature and reducing our environmental impact. The Oxygen pilot will give us the experience needed to be ready for the future of zero-emission deliveries."

The prototype low-entry vehicle was built at Renault’s Blainville-sur-Orne factory, which has been manufacturing electric trucks since 2020. It is fitted with three 94kWh batteries, giving it a maximum range of 150km. A bus-style passenger door helps it to achieve a five-star DVS rating.

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