GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Nov. 24,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coca-Cola Europacific
Partners (CCEP) will start using 30 electric trucks to
make "last mile" deliveries to local customers in Belgium. The first five vehicles will go out
today in the Antwerp area. Through
a key partnership with Renault Trucks, the beverage
manufacturer is electrifying one-fifth of its truck fleet and
creating the largest fleet of electric trucks in Belgium.1 The company will
also reduce its CO2 emissions by 75% compared to diesel trucks.
"Our industry is facing difficulties that require rapid adaptation,
but we are also firmly committed to maintaining a long-term
approach. Investing in electric trucks will allow Coca-Cola
Europacific Partners to cut CO2 emissions by 30% across the entire
value chain by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2040," says An
Vermeulen, VP & Country Director of Coca-Cola Europacific
Partners for Belgium and
Luxembourg.
The first five Renault Trucks E-tech D and D Wide will go out in
the Antwerp area today, and other
trucks will arrive in the coming months at the manufacturing and
distribution sites in Ghent and Chaudfontaine in Belgium. "Most of our deliveries are very
local, to supermarkets and businesses near our sites, with routes
averaging 150 km per day," explains An Vermeulen. "The transition
to electric vehicles makes perfect sense, thanks to a total
investment of around 7 million euros.
This is one example of our efforts to take a long-term and
sustainable approach at the local level in Belgium."
Optimized local routes
Coca-Cola chose a configuration allowing Renault Truck's
electric vehicles to cover 200 km daily, which is more than enough
for 40% of CCEP's current local delivery routes. Each truck has an
on-site charging station to fully recharge the battery overnight.
These charging stations are powered by 100% green energy generated
at the site.
Coca-Cola chose a configuration allowing Renault Truck's
electric vehicles to cover 200 km daily, which is more than enough
for 40% of CCEP's current local delivery routes. Each truck has an
on-site charging station to fully recharge the battery overnight.
These charging stations are powered by 100% green energy generated
at the site.
Coca-Cola worked closely with Renault Trucks to select the right
trucks and create the best loading conditions for this local use:
"We carefully analysed Coca-Cola's logistics data, produced
realistic route simulations, and carried out tests under real
conditions that looked at energy consumption as well as driver
comfort and safety," says Siegfried Van
Brabandt, Managing Director of Renault Trucks Belux. "The
trucks are also equipped with 360° camera systems to eliminate
blind spots, a loudspeaker to warn pedestrians and cyclists, and a
clear door for optimal visibility on the passenger side." The 30
electric trucks being rolled out this year are just a first step
for CCEP. "We will keep taking steps to decarbonise our fleet until
2030 while continuing to study market developments to determine the
future of our fleets by considering parameters such as covering
longer distances, vehicle autonomy, and heavier loads," explains An
Vermeulen.
Continuous innovation
CCEP also wants to keep looking to the future in collaboration
with Renault Trucks. "To help our customers decarbonize their
fleets, we developed a customized solution that covers both
vehicles and services. We also offer support to ensure proper use
of the electric trucks. And we are continuing to expand our range
of electric vehicles: next year we will produce an electric 44t
truck that goes much farther on a single charge," says Siegfried Van Brabandt. "Additionally, as part
of the Volvo Group, we are investing in the expansion of public
charging infrastructure in Europe
through strategic partnerships. This is going to be a really
exciting decade for our industry, and we are pleased to be making
significant progress in this area with partners like
Coca-Cola."
Investments in CO2 reduction for a sustainable future
The transition to electric transport modes is an important local
step in Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' efforts to reach carbon
neutrality. "We are continuing to invest in our long-term goal to
reduce our CO2 emissions. We are taking action on several fronts:
reducing our packaging whenever possible since this represents
around 40% of our environmental footprint; last year, we started
using 100% recycled plastic for all our bottles in Belgium,2 which reduced our
emissions by 70%; and our Chaudfontaine site obtained carbon
neutrality certification. These initiatives are a testament to our
desire to keep growing sustainably alongside our partners and
customers. This is our contribution to achieving the goals of our
sustainability action plan," says An Vermeulen.
1 To date, 28 Electric trucks have been registered in
Belgium. Source: European
Alternative Fuels Observatory, Nov
2022.
2 100% recycled plastic except for the cap and label,
and the Aquarius 1.5 l, Tropico 1.5 l and Minute Maid 33 cl
bottles.
24 November, 2022
About Coca-Cola in Belgium
and Luxembourg
Coca-Cola comprises two companies in Belgium and Luxembourg. Coca-Cola Services is part of The
Coca-Cola Company. The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiaries own
the brands. They are responsible for consumer marketing and the
drink concentrates sold to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in
Belgium and Luxembourg, subsidiaries of Coca-Cola
Europacfic Partners plc (CCEP). CCEP in Belgium and Luxembourg produces, distributes, and/or sells
Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Aquarius, Minute Maid, Nordic Mist,
Chaudfontaine, Finley, Fuze Tea, Appletiser, POMS, Hawai, CHAQWA,
Costa Coffee, Tropico, Rosport*, Rosport Pom's*, Monster*,
Capri-Sun*, Nalu* and Reign*. Coca-Cola is constantly seeking to
optimise its portfolio, from reducing sugar content in its
beverages to introducing new innovative products. Coca-Cola
Services and CCEP are also working to reduce their environmental
impact by returning water to nature and promoting recycling.
For more information, visit www.coca-cola.be.
(*) brands not owned by The Coca-Cola Company.
About Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks, the French truck manufacturer, has been
providing professionals with transport solutions since 1894, from
light commercial vehicles to heavy duty tractors. Committed to
energy transition, Renault Trucks offers fuel efficient vehicles
and a complete range of 100% electric trucks, with their operating
life extended through a circular economy approach. Renault Trucks
is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading
manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and
industrial and marine engines. The group also provides complete
financing and service solutions.
Key figures:
9,450 employees worldwide
4 production sites in France
1,400 sales and service points worldwide.
54,000 vehicles sold in 2021
Journalists wanting further information, please
contact:
RENAULT TRUCKS
Séveryne Molard
Tel. +33 (0)4 81 93 09 52
severyne.molard@renault-trucks.com
COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS
Belgium – Luxembourg
Maud Collée
Tel. 0499 77 28 28
beluxpressinfo@coca-cola.com
For more information, please visit volvogroup.com
For frequent updates, follow us on Twitter: @volvogroup
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport and
infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction
equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications,
financing and services that increase our customers' uptime and
productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to
shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and
infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in
Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost
95,000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In
2021, net sales amounted to SEK 372
billion (EUR 37 billion).
Volvo shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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