Renault Trucks and Dachser are cooperating on the gradual decarbonization of road freight transport. In total, the logistics service provider is expanding its fleet by fifteen Renault Trucks vehicles. The all-electric trucks complete local and long-distance transport tours at seven Dachser locations in Germany every weekday.
Five Renault Trucks E-Tech D are already in use for Dachser. Seven more vehicles of this type and three Renault Trucks E-Tech T tractors are now being delivered. The latter are used at Dachser in Öhringen, Neuss and Langenhagen.
“We are convinced that in the long term, only those companies that position themselves sustainably will have a future,” says Alexander Tonn, COO Road Logistics at Dachser. “We therefore want to make a valuable contribution to environmental and climate protection and be a driving force for the logistics industry with measures on many levels. Bringing emission-free vehicles into practical use plays an important role in this. With Renault Trucks, we have a reliable partner with whom we can embark on what is still a long journey to decarbonise our road transports.”
As part of its sustainability and climate protection strategy, the logistics service provider Dachser is preparing for the gradual transformation towards zero-emission vehicles and the corresponding charging infrastructure. Since January 1, 2022, the company has been sourcing its electricity entirely from renewable energies worldwide. Dachser wants to steadily increase the number of BEVs (battery electric vehicles) and FCEVs (hydrogen-powered) trucks in both the local and long-distance transport networks, depending on performance, charging infrastructure and cost-effectiveness.
“At Renault Trucks, we are aware that we can only implement a long-term climate protection strategy together,” says Frederic Ruesche. “I am all the more pleased that we are working with Dachser to drive forward the reduction of CO2 emissions in the short- and long-haul segments.”
Renault Trucks is the first and only manufacturer to offer the entire range as all-electric trucks. From the 2.8-tonne light commercial vehicle (LCV) to the 44-tonne truck for long-haul transport, every segment can be operated electrically. In addition, Renault Trucks is the first manufacturer to convert diesel vehicles into electric trucks in the spirit of the circular economy.
About Dachser
With around 34,000 employees at 382 locations worldwide, the family-owned company Dachser generated consolidated sales of around 7.1 billion euros in 2023. The logistics service provider moved a total of 77.4 million shipments weighing 40.0 million tons. Dachser is represented by its own national companies in 43 countries. You can find more information about Dachser at dachser.de.
About Renault Trucks Germany The German market company of the French truck manufacturer Renault Trucks is based in Ismaning near Munich and, as part of Volvo Group Trucks, has a sales and service network of 20 owned and more than 130 partner companies throughout Germany. Renault Trucks has been active in Germany for over 45 years. In France, the commercial vehicle manufacturer has been offering professional transport solutions since 1894: from electric cargo bikes and light commercial vehicles to heavy tractors. Renault Trucks is committed to the energy transition, offering fuel-efficient vehicles and a complete range of 100% electric trucks, whose lifespan is extended through a circular economy concept. Renault Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, industrial and marine engines. The group also offers comprehensive financing and service solutions.