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The Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, will make its French debut at a series of high-profile customer and supplier events, starting in Paris on Monday 15 February 2021, and running for four weeks. For the first time in France, the Volta Zero will be displayed at the headquarters of Swoopin, the global provider of sustainable transportation and urban logistics services, in southeast Paris. Volta Zero display Swoopin confirmed the use of the Volta Zero as part of their existing zero-emission fleet In early January, Swoopin confirmed the use of the Volta Zero as part of their existing zero-emission fleet of electric vans, cars, and eBikes, supporting their last-mile distribution hubs, and helping cities meet ambitious CO2 emissions targets. Over the four-week event, many potential and existing customers, fleet operators, and suppliers will experience the Volta Zero, as well as introductions to local legislators and policymakers. zero-emission commercial vehicles Under current legislation, internal combustion engine commercial vehicles will be banned from operating in Paris from 2024 as all French cities with more than 150,000 residents adopt new Low Emissions Zones. As part of this legislation, the French government is offering incentives of up to €50,000 for the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, making the acceleration of fleet electrification of paramount importance to French fleet operators. Fleet electrification With the Volta Zero, we can show our important French customers that we have a compelling solution" Confirming the French debut, Chief Executive Officer of Volta Trucks, Rob Fowler, said, “With the imminent changes in legislation in French cities, it’s clear that the adoption of electric commercial vehicles needs to accelerate very quickly." "Currently, there is a real shortage of electrified products on offer to fleet operators, but with the Volta Zero, we can show our important French customers that we have a compelling solution that meets their needs." Improve air quality and environment  "When our founders created Volta Trucks, they didn’t want to just offer a zero-emission vehicle, but to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles as a whole, especially in city centers where air quality is at its worst." "In bringing the Volta Zero to France, we also hope to stimulate a wider awareness of fully electric vehicles in the commercial sector and thus, help improve the air quality and environment for all French city inhabitants.”

Swoopin, the global provider of sustainable transportation and urban logistics services, will trial the full-electric Volta Zero in 2021. Swoopin has developed an integrated network of technology-driven urban distribution centers, providing an innovative and convenient delivery service to customers. Volta Zero Volta Zero will complement Swoopin’s already extensive existing fleet of electric vans, cars, and eBikes The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-ton vehicle for inner-city freight deliveries, designed to reduce the environmental impact of freight deliveries in city centers. The Volta Zero will complement Swoopin’s already extensive existing fleet of electric vans, cars, and eBikes, supporting their last-mile distribution hubs, and helping cities meet ambitious CO2 emissions targets.  The extensive network also leads to a reduction in delivery mileage, which aligns with Volta Trucks’ philosophy of increasing the size of delivery vehicles, to reduce the number of smaller delivery vehicles on the roads, reducing congestion and improving the environment. Green delivery operations Commenting on the trial of the Volta Zero, Nicolas Spielmann, Chief Operations Officer of Swoopin, said, “We have been working to make all our delivery operations green for the past six years." Nicolas Spielmann adds, "Thanks to Volta Trucks, we are now able to apply our strategy to this final segment of our internal strategy. The Volta Zero will feed our 60 urban hubs across France, Belgium, and Italy on a daily basis for our e-commerce activities. We will finally be able to provide efficient and green next-day delivery to nearly anyone in Europe.” sustainability credentials Chief Executive Officer of Volta Trucks, Rob Fowler, continued, “I am delighted to welcome Swoopin, with such strong sustainability credentials, to the trial of the Volta Zero. There are clear parallels between the two companies, which makes the partnership so relevant and symbiotic." He adds, "Swoopin’s operations will also provide a wide range of feedback to our technical teams as we grow our understanding of the various user cases ahead of the start of production of the final vehicle in 2022.”