A cooperation deal for 300 electrified heavy trucks has been inked by Volvo Trucks and the international logistics business DSV. One of the biggest business orders for Volvo electric trucks to date is the agreement. DSV will now own one of the biggest fleets of heavy electric vehicles in Europe thanks to this deal. One of the new trucks that DSV will receive is the Volvo FH Aero Electric, which has enhanced aerodynamics to further enhance its energy efficiency.
DSV, a pioneer in logistics and transportation worldwide, is making rapid progress toward a more environmentally friendly future for roads and highways. Over 20,000 vehicles are used by the corporation to transport items for its clients every day all over the world; in the coming years, more of these trucks will be electric or run on renewable fuels.
As part of the company’s aim to deploy 2000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030, DSV and its contractors, along with Volvo Trucks, have now agreed to plan for the deployment of 300 zero-exhaust emission electric vehicles across DSV operations in Europe. DSV will now own one of the biggest fleets of heavy electric vehicles in Europe thanks to this deal.
The agreement also includes 500 Volvo trucks with highly fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines. All trucks are planned to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.
“I’m very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV. Collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference is essential for making sustainable transport and big CO2 reductions a reality. This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now,” said Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.
“Collaboration across sectors is key to battle climate change, and we are happy to extend our partnership with Volvo in our joint effort to reduce emissions in the transport industry. As a global leader in logistics, we must try to stay at the forefront of the green transition and this agreement is a fantastic example of how new technologies can be brought to market at scale to make them more accessible for our customers. The deal with Volvo is an important step towards enabling a more sustainable future in trucking,” said Soren Schmidt, CEO DSV Road.
DSV is the largest transporter of goods for the Volvo Group, and the company already has electric trucks from Volvo in its fleet. These trucks are used in Sweden and Denmark and DSV has established charging infrastructure, using electricity from solar panels, at its distribution centres in both countries.
Both DSV and Volvo Group are committed to the Science-based targets initiative, which drives ambitious climate action in the private sector, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Since 2019, Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries around the world. Volvo’s current broad product line-up comprises eight fully electric models, meeting the needs in a wide range of applications – from urban distribution and waste management to regional haul and construction. Until now, Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 90 million kilometres or 2,200 laps around the world in operation.