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โ๐ Flexis S.A.S: Pioneering the Future of Electric Vansโ I get to speak to designer Sebastien Bartaud, connected services, and Matt Hawkins, Head of UK and Ireland about Flexis S.A.S, a groundbreaking joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM, established to revolutionize urban logistics through next-generation electric vans. With Renault and Volvo each holding a 45% stake and CMA CGM investing โฌ120 million for a 10% share, Flexis is set to commence production in 2026 at Renaultโs Sandouville plant in France .โ The leadership team, featuring CEO Philippe Divry and COO Krishnan Sundararajan, brings extensive experience in automotive engineering and logistics. Their vision focuses on delivering software-defined vehicles tailored for last-mile delivery, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability .โ Flexis has already garnered significant interest, securing letters of intent for 15,000 units from major European logistics companies, including DB Schenker and Hived . This momentum underscores the industry's shift towards decarbonized transport solutions. Stay tuned as we delve deeper into Flexis's innovative approach to electric mobility and its impact on the future of urban delivery.โ For more insights on electric vans and sustainable transport, visit EV Essentials and subscribe to our YouTube channel @electricvanman.