DHL Group commit to 44 Volvo electric trucks
Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to
accelerate the shift to zero exhaust emission vehicles. DHL intends to intensify its
transition to heavy electric trucks by deploying a total of 44 new electric Volvo trucks on
routes in Europe.
The first trucks have been ordered already, six by DHL Parcel UK and two by DHL Freight.
This will result in annual savings of nearly 600 tonnes of CO2 and nearly 225,000 litres of
diesel for Deutsche Post DHL Group.
The cooperation involves adoption of new Volvo technologies and joint development
activities within the field of electrification. The agreement also includes analysis by Volvo
Trucks of DHL’s transport operations, with the goal to ensure successful deployment of
tailor-made electrical transport solutions.
An important factor in DHL’s decision to ramp up the transition to zero emission vehicles is
the positive experience it has experienced with its Volvo FL Electric truck, that has been
operating in London since November 2020 – making last mile deliveries into the West End
shopping district. The vehicle was the very first fully electric commercial heavy truck used for
urban logistics in the UK
“DHL is an important global logistics provider, committed to reducing its impact on climate
change. Together we can make a difference for the better and I’m proud we will work in the
spirit of partnership, aiming to reach our science-based targets to reduce our climate
impacts,” says Roger Alm, President at Volvo Trucks.
“Several of our divisions will benefit from this agreement with Volvo Trucks, The
intended order includes 40 electric Volvo FE and Volvo FLs, to be used for package deliveries
in urban transport. Electric trucks for longer routes are also part of the scope and DHL has
decided to begin using Volvo trucks for regional distribution, starting with four Volvo FM
Electric trucks in the UK and we are committed to meet growing customer demand for green and sustainable solutions and achieve our long-term goal of net zero emissions by 2050” says Pablo
Ciano, Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy at Deutsche Post DHL Group.