Volvo Trucks will deliver 300 zero-exhaust electric trucks to logistics and transport firm DSV across the latter’s operations in Europe in the next two years and beyond.
The Volvo total current order for 500 trucks, which also includes new fuel-efficient diesel and gas-powered drivelines, is expected to be filled between now and 2026, the companies say. DSV plans to own 2,000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030.
"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,” Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, said in a statement. “This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now.”
The trucks supplied to DSV include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, which is touted to have improved aerodynamics for more energy efficiency.
Overall, Volvo has delivered 3,800 electric trucks in 46 countries, totaling more than 90 million kilometers in routes. Those vehicles vary from urban distribution and waste management to regional haul and construction.
The two companies are strategically linked in transport deals. 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 centers in both countries.
"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,” said Søren Schmidt, CEO DSV Road. “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 European Union has decreed that 100% of new and light commercial vehicles sold in the EU must be zero-emission. This will result in about 50% of the EU’s annual fleet mileage being decarbonized, according to a report by PwC.
