Renault is testing a new Electric Truck for deliveries in Paris

Paris got a new EV, a big one, as an experimental all-electric Renault Truck D hit the street.

This vehicle will be operated by Speed Distribution Logistique for delivering supplies from Guerlain's distribution center to Maison de Parfums & Cosmétiques boutiques, as part of research into goods transport based on sustainable development.

The project is scheduled for two years on regular, demanding delivery rounds of over 200 km (124 miles), with payloads up to around 12,000 lbs.

However, the truck itself, despite its 170 kWh battery pack, is unable to cover such distance, so besides a full recharge between 7 PM and 2 AM, two other partial recharges during the day are needed.

Christophe Vacquier, Renault Trucks' project manager stated:

"The initial tests we've carried out using this technology under real operating conditions with our customers have been very satisfying. 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."

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."

The truck is equipped with a relatively low power motor of just 103 kW, asynchronous like in Tesla. Charging is similar to the Renault ZOE, from 3-phase; but we believe that the Renault Truck is still using an industrial socket instead of automotive Type 2 in ZOE.


The Renault Trucks D all electric: technical characteristics
-GVW: 16.3 tonnes
-Payload: approx.6 tonnes
-Wheelbase: 4,700 mm
-Motor: 103 kW / 400 V LQ 160P asynchronous electric
-Gearbox: ZF 6S800 TSO, manual automated by air activators
-Batteries: 2 Lithium-ion battery packs with a total charge of 170 kWh (battery weight: 2 tonnes)
-Battery recharge: Mains 380 V/64A outlet and braking energy recovery
-Full charging time: approx. 7h
-Operating range: 120 km (75 miles) - without partial recharge

Source: Inside EVs

Tesla May Introduce An Electric Pickup Truck Within 5 Years

DETROIT, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Tesla Motors Inc may introduce an electric pickup truck within five years that is modeled after Ford Motor Co's top-selling F-150, the Business Insider website reported on Wednesday.

Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and other Tesla executives previously have discussed developing an electric truck that would be introduced sometime after the company launches the Model X crossover at the end of next year and a mass-market third-generation electric car by 2017.

But a five-year timeline means Tesla would launch the truck shortly after delivering its mass-market electric car, which will have a price tag of roughly $35,000.

Tesla could not be immediately reached about Musk's comments to the online publication, which were made after speaking at the New York Times DealBook conference on Tuesday.

Pickup trucks are a highly profitable segment of the U.S. auto industry and account for the bulk of pretax earnings for Ford and General Motors Co, analysts have said. The F-150 is the best-selling U.S. vehicle.

Source: Huffington Post

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Diesel soon forbidden in Europe ? (Liberation)

Liberation, a famous French newspaper, titles this today: " Should diesel be forbidden ? "

Liberation first page title this morning 

My country, France, champion of diesel powered cars, is slowly realizing that diesel is bad for health now that World Health Organization (WHO) has realeased a document saying that diesel exhausts are carcinogenic

Diesel exhaust carcinogenic

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic in humans. The statement followed a week-long meeting in Lyon, France, in early June.

Concern about the carcinogenic potential of diesel exhaust comes mostly from epidemiological studies of worker exposure. A large study conducted jointly by the US National Cancer Institute and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health published in 2012 showed an increased risk of death from lung cancer among underground miners exposed to diesel fumes.

Diesel combustion produces many more particles per unit volume of air than gasoline combustion, and the higher the particle concentration in ambient air, the greater the risk of lung and heart disease. Air pollution causes a large disease burden and approximately 1.3 million deaths a year in cities with more than 100 000 inhabitants. Diesel also generates potent short-acting pollutants linked with climate change.

Jean-Marie Le Guen, Socialist MP and Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of health.

(Interview by By ERIC FAVEREAU)

Jean-Marie Le Guen, Socialist MP, MD, is Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of health. For years, he fought for new public health plans.

You ask the prohibition of diesel in Paris as well as in big cities ...

Yes, and we have no choice. It is a ban programmed with a delay, so that everyone can prepare a decision that is unavoidable.

What led you to ask this prohibition?

The results of all scientific investigations leave no doubt: it is no longer a hypothesis, it is a certainty. Links between the microparticles and the occurrence of cancer has been demonstrated, proven and calculated. The situation in France is worrying. Because, especially in Paris, the circulating levels of these microparticles are superior to European standards. If we let our country will soon be sentenced for non-compliance with these standards. The ban on diesel in large cities is not only a health and moral imperative, but it is also a political and legal.

Such a ban can not be implemented overnight ...

Obviously, it will take time. First, we must organize answers user groups: artisans, taxis, professionals must ... with each of them organize their transfer will complete this transition to ecomobility their fleet. Specific plans may be made to, I think, people on low incomes who have diesel vehicles. An overall must be created to organize the transition to other forms of engines, including taking into account the renewal of our automotive, diesel also sick.

How to engage the government ban, which allowed them the rise of diesel?

There is no choice. There is no lasting solution to the maintenance of the priority date diesel granted. There are hundreds of deaths that could be avoided (see cons below). We can not continue this policy of the ostrich and continue on this short-term cost us so dearly in the automotive industry. We need to build tomorrow's vehicles.

What steps, then, for this transition?

A schedule is required. I suggest a three-year perspective, which could be modulated by the nature of the users. For the administration, for the fleet business, it could be shorter, so as to accelerate the conversion to electric cars. For individuals, the deadline could be extended in order to support the market maturity. But we must set a clear perspective of prohibition and a calendar.

This issue of diesel Will it be addressed in the environmental conference?

I think, I hope.

Have you discussed with the Mayor of Paris?

I made my arguments prevail as an assistant in charge of health, but the mayor is on other priorities, such as speed.

And the Minister of Ecology?

No comment. And that intrigues me. For my certainty today is that environmental health can no longer be the adjustment variable of public policy. Because if that is the case, the disaster is assured.

(Translated with Google Translate)

Diesel cars and trucks could be forbidden in big cities, starting with Paris ... 

Source: Liberation

Fedex Electric Van spotted in Saint Ouen

I often see this van at this red light close to my usual place for lunch
The driver smiled when he saw me taking pictures and raising up my thumb

More info here: http://news.van.fedex.com/node/16470