DHL Expands Green Fleet With New Electric Delivery Vans
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DHL Express is rolling out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans in the United States as part of the German company’s goal to reduce logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050. Thirty battery-powered NGEN-1000 vehicles from Workhorse Group will be deployed in San Francisco with the remainder in other unspecified markets around the country later this year.
The new vehicles have a range of 100 miles and 1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity.
DHL said its delivery fleet in the United States already includes electric, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas and clean diesel-powered vehicles. The company has set a target of operating 70% of first- and last-mile delivery services with what it considers “clean transport” modes by 2025.
“This year alone, nearly 30% of our new vehicles will be alternative fuel,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. in Plantation, Fla. “We’re excited about the technologies that continue to emerge in this area and how they are benefiting the logistics industry.”
Workhorse Group launched commercial production of the NGEN-1000 and three smaller-capacity electric cargo vans in October 2018.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the total number of new electric delivery vans DHL is adding to its US fleet?
What is the total number of new electric delivery vans DHL is adding to its US fleet?
DHL Express is rolling out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans in the United States. Thirty of these vehicles are battery-powered NGEN-1000 models from Workhorse Group, with the remainder destined for other markets.
Q.What is DHL's specific target for clean transport usage in its first- and last-mile delivery services?
What is DHL's specific target for clean transport usage in its first- and last-mile delivery services?
The company aims to operate 70% of its first- and last-mile delivery services using what it considers “clean transport” modes. This target has been set for achievement by 2025.
Q.What is the projected proportion of alternative fuel vehicles among DHL's new vehicle purchases this year?
What is the projected proportion of alternative fuel vehicles among DHL's new vehicle purchases this year?
Nearly 30% of DHL's new vehicles purchased this year will be alternative fuel models. This was stated by Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S., highlighting their investment in new technologies.
Q.Where will the initial deployment of the new NGEN-1000 electric vans take place?
Where will the initial deployment of the new NGEN-1000 electric vans take place?
Thirty battery-powered NGEN-1000 vehicles from Workhorse Group will be initially deployed in San Francisco. The remaining new vans are planned for deployment in other unspecified markets across the country later this year.
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