3PL/Logistics

Geodis has announced that, as of October 6, it will begin making deliveries for Carrefour in Lille using a hybrid refrigerated trailer truck

A new initiative in Geodis' Distripolis urban logistics system, this first-of-its-kind service will mean deliveries to the six Carrefour stores in the Lille city centre will be both cleaner and quieter

Last May, Geodis teamed up with Renault Trucks to test a unique hybrid vehicle equipped with a cryogenic refrigeration unit The vehicle was proposed to several customers for testing, and the retailer Carrefour was first to request the new vehicle A perfect fit with Carrefour's sustainable development strategy, this 26-tonne hybrid truck that complies with the Euro 5 standard will begin delivering goods to Carrefour stores in Lille starting in October

The thermal engine–electric motor combo in hybrid trucks lowers diesel consumption by an average of 20% This represents an annual reduction in CO2 emissions of 10 tonnes The use of liquid nitrogen, a non-toxic substance that emits no CO2, as the refrigeration fluid makes this vehicle even more environmentally friendly This vehicle also has separate transport compartments, so both fresh produce and dry goods can be delivered In addition, the cooling unit lowers the temperature twice as fast, making the truck particularly useful for the transport of vegetables

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