Volta Trucks, the manufacturer and service provider of fully electric commercial vehicles, announced a cooperation with METRO Germany, a leading international food wholesaler that operates 102 wholesale stores and 11 delivery depots in Germany. The 16-ton all-electric Volta Zero will initially be deployed for METRO in North Rhine-Westphalia and will expand to Bavaria and Berlin as more vehicles join the fleet, as METRO Germany plans to sustainably expand its fleet of delivery.

The leaders of Volta Trucks were invited to METRO Germany in Düsseldorf for the signing of the contract. “Volta Trucks is the ideal partner to start a more sustainable truck fleet, which is what METRO Germany aspires to in the long term. By using Volta Zero, which is specially designed for an urban environment, we make an additional contribution to environmentally friendly mobility and the reduction of emissions,” explained Martin Schumacher, CEO of METRO Germany, during the ceremony. signature of the contract on the METRO campus. in Dusseldorf.

Essa Al-Saleh, CEO of Volta Trucks, said: “I am delighted that METRO Germany has chosen Volta Trucks to implement the all-electric Volta Zero in its urban delivery fleet and join us in the decarbonization journey. They will benefit from the many environmental and safety benefits that Volta Zero, with zero tailpipe emissions, will bring to their city logistics, making our cities safer and more sustainable.

The first 16-tonne Volta Zero will be deployed at the METRO depot in Neuss in August. “For the fourth quarter, METRO Germany will use five vehicles,” says Frank Jäniche, General Sales Manager METRO Germany. “With a dual-chamber refrigeration system, Volta Zero trucks ensure strict product cooling and also provide a maneuverable and safe driving experience, especially in downtown traffic. The large loading area allows us to deliver easily our main customers in the catering sector.

With Volta Zero, Volta Trucks pursues the goal of revolutionizing urban delivery traffic. The all-electric truck features a unique design that prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety. The ground-level design features a low cab, providing the driver with 220-degree direct vision, with all-round visibility made possible by additional camera technology, placing the driver at eye level with pedestrians and cyclists, helping to reduce risks. collisions