DHL Express To Deploy 89 EVs Produced By Lighting eMotors
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DHL has announced that it is expanding its green fleet in the US with the help of EV maker Lightning eMotors. It will acquire 89 more Lighting eMotors this year after a successful pilot run of nine EV vans. The DHL Green Fleet expansion is part of a larger sustainability roadmap launched by the DHL Group. It aims for the group to have zero emissions by 2050 in its logistics.
“These new electric vans are designed to better serve DHL customers and help couriers to more efficiently and effectively deliver packages. At the same time, they are helping DHL to meet its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban air quality, as well as reduce noise on the streets,” said DHL in a statement.
Even outside the US, in Sweden, DHL Freight has teamed up with Volvo trucks. This comes back of the heels of the nine electric Ford Transit 350HD vans electrified by Lightning eMotors.
Lightning eMotors is a Colorado-based EV maker that specializes in zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets by designing, engineering, customizing, and manufacturing EVs to support a wide assortment of fleet customer needs. This even includes electric versions of class 3 cargo vans to class 8 motorhomes.
These electric transit cargo vans can do 61 miles per gallon as opposed to 13 miles per gallon on a similar internal combustion engine vehicle. These vehicles also come with proprietary telematics and analytics software. This will also help DHL in route optimization, driver training and efficiencies.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many electric vehicles will DHL acquire from Lightning eMotors in total?
How many electric vehicles will DHL acquire from Lightning eMotors in total?
DHL will acquire 89 more electric vehicles from Lightning eMotors this year. This follows a successful pilot run where DHL used nine electric vans, bringing the total number of vehicles acquired or piloted to 98.
Q.What benefits does DHL expect to gain from using these new electric vans?
What benefits does DHL expect to gain from using these new electric vans?
DHL expects these new vans to improve customer service and delivery efficiency for couriers. They also contribute to DHL's commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve urban air quality, and decrease noise levels on streets.
Q.What is the primary specialisation of Lightning eMotors as an EV maker?
What is the primary specialisation of Lightning eMotors as an EV maker?
Lightning eMotors, based in Colorado, specialises in providing zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets. They design, engineer, customise, and manufacture electric vehicles to meet a wide range of fleet customer requirements, from cargo vans to motorhomes.
Q.Does DHL's green fleet expansion extend beyond the US market?
Does DHL's green fleet expansion extend beyond the US market?
Yes, DHL's green fleet expansion extends beyond the US. For instance, in Sweden, DHL Freight has collaborated with Volvo trucks as part of their broader sustainability roadmap to achieve zero emissions by 2050.
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