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Groupe Morneau to deploy first Volvo heavy-duty battery-electric truck in Quebec City

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The Group Morneau takes delivery of the company's Volvo VNR Electric

Groupe Morneau took delivery of its first Volvo VNR Electric to operate on freight logistics routes in eastern Canada. The zero-tailpipe emission Class 8 truck was delivered to Groupe Morneau during a key handover event. The Volvo VNR Electric is the first heavy-duty battery-electric Volvo truck operating in Québec City.

Groupe Morneau operates a freight network across Québec. Groupe Morneau has six lines of business, a network of 23 terminals located in 17 sites across eastern Canada, 1,300 employees, and 1,500 pieces of equipment.

"This first Volvo VNR Electric truck will be our way to familiarize ourselves with battery-electric vehicles. We want to get as much data as possible regarding its capacity in terms of charge and its behavior under severe temperatures," said Catherine Morneau, executive vice-president and general manager, Groupe Morneau. "Our goal is to be the electromobility leader in the industry, helping us to reduce our environmental footprint as we transition to a more sustainable supply chain for our local deliveries."

Groupe Morneau purchased the Volvo VNR Electric trucks through Paré Centre du Camion which is currently finalizing its requirements to become one of the first Volvo Trucks certified electric vehicle dealers in Canada. The dealership's sales team, supported by Volvo Trucks electromobility team, consulted with Groupe Morneau to determine ideal routes for the Volvo VNR Electric, based on vehicle range, ideal charging opportunities, and duty cycle. Paré Centre du Camion will also support Groupe Morneau with maximizing vehicle uptime by performing all scheduled maintenance with specialty trained technicians and maintaining an inventory of parts and components.

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P.O. Box 26115
Greensboro, NC
US, 27402-6115

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