British engineering developer of zero-emission transport refrigeration technology, Sunswap, is expanding its footprint in France, with its key product available through Normandy-based Chereau.
The Sunswap Endurance model, which eliminates diesel in transport refrigeration and is in response to Low Emission Zone regulations that will restrict diesel vehicles across 42 cities, is now available in France through the company that is a leading European specialist in the design and manufacture of high-performance refrigerated vehicles for transporting perishable goods.
Sunswap says its Endurance model eliminates the need for diesel in transport refrigeration through purpose-built electric engineering, combining advanced battery storage with roof-mounted solar panels delivering across frozen, chilled and multi-temperature applications.
Sunswap says operators can achieve up to 81 per cent reduction in operating costs and 35 per cent savings in total cost of ownership
The partnership facilitates Sunswap’s technology being available through Chereau’s established production and distribution network, with trials with French operators currently underway.
As a leading refrigerated vehicle manufacturer, Chereau brings nearly 75 years of engineering expertise and comprehensive aftermarket support.
The collaboration will be formally launched at Europe’s leading commercial vehicle exhibition, SOLUTRANS 2025, held in Lyon from 18-22 November, marking Sunswap’s second European market expansion outside the UK.
The Sunswap Endurance will be displayed at the Chereau stand, where operators can see the technology firsthand and discuss deployment with both Sunswap and Chereau technical teams.
“France represents a significant market for zero-emission cold chain technology, and Chereau is the ideal partner to deliver it,” said Sunswap CEO, Michael Lowe.
“French operators face the same pressures we’ve seen across Europe – rising diesel costs combined with the demand for zero-emissions.
“Our partnership with Chereau makes that possible. This is our second European market expansion, with more to follow as demand for electric refrigeration continues to grow.”
Chereau Deputy CEO and Director of Sales, Marketing and Communications, Xavier Wilkie, said: “For nearly 75 years, Chereau has evolved to meet the changing needs of refrigerated transport requested by our customers.
“This collaboration with Sunswap marks an important milestone, adding a complementary zero-emission refrigeration solution to our portfolio.
“French operators are increasingly asking for alternatives that combine environmental performance, reliability and a controlled total cost of ownership.
“With the Sunswap Endurance system, we can offer a compact fully electric refrigeration option alongside our existing solutions.”
The Sunswap Endurance unit already has received strong commercial validation across European operations, with operators, including DFDS, TIP Group and major UK retailers including Tesco and Ocado, incorporating it in their respective fleets.
DFDS said it selected Endurance as “the only feasible zero-emission refrigeration option aligned to our fleet emission reduction targets”, while Tesco said it found the system to be “the standout for performance and its unique ability to complete our complete range of delivery cycles”.
Following UK and Netherlands deployments of Endurance, this partnership marks the first in a series of expansions, with purpose-built electric refrigeration units being scaled to meet global demand for diesel elimination in refrigerated transport.
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