Renault Trucks showcases E-Tech T tractor unit

Renault Trucks has demonstrated its new E-Tech T tractor unit to fleets and partners of the Zero Emission Heavy Goods Vehicles and Infrastructure Demonstration (ZEHID) programme.

The brand is supplying 40 examples of the new truck to the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium led by Voltempo and Project Electric Freightway consortium led by Gridserve, as part of the ZEHID scheme.

The E-Tech T tractor unit is a 44-tonne electric truck can travel up to 186 miles on a single charge and up to 310 miles with a one-hour intermediate fast charge (250kW).

Its available with up to six battery packs, offering a capacity of 360kWh to 540kWh.

Roger Clarke, head of Electromobility & Customer Advanced Solutions at Renault Trucks UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted to be working with the ZEHID consortia to fast track the transition to zero emission HGVs in the UK.

"The arrival of the E-Tech T tractor units marks a significant milestone and we are delighted to share this achievement with our ZEHID Partners.

"The collaborative efforts of everyone involved in ZEHID, eFREIGHT 2030, Project Electric Freightway and ZEN Freight project are crucial in driving this transformative initiative and we look forward to seeing zero emission E-Tech T tractor units in real world applications for operators across both consortiums imminently.”