DHL Freight has expanded its offering of sustainable road transport in local transport in the Netherlands. The new electric truck, which operates in the Utrecht region in distribution traffic, marks another step towards climate neutrality - a goal that the entire DHL Group is committed to. Gradually, we aim to reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.
Step by step towards the big sustainability goal
In the operating area of the battery-electric truck around Utrecht the truck is used for Groupage and pallet pick ups at our customers.
On average, the electric truck for DHL Freight covers nearly 130 kilometers per day and around 760 kilometers per week. Compared to a conventional diesel truck, the electric variant saves approximatley 46 kg of CO2 emissions per week.
Many such steps add up to a greater whole. Because we are aware of the importance of e-mobility for sustainable road freight transport, especially in regional distribution traffic, DHL Freight enters into forward-looking partnerships with leading manufacturers such as Renault, Volvo, and Daimler Truck, or tests innovative vehicle concepts from start-ups.
E-mobility: an important but not the only component for sustainable road freight transport
However, we are also looking for electric solutions for long-haul transport and already deploying electric trucks on some routes in regular operation. In addition, DHL Freight and DHL Group are testing and implementing various technological propulsion systems to keep all sustainability options in road freight transport open. For example, we are testing two hydrogen-powered trucks.
In line with our sustainability strategy, we aim to increase the share of electric delivery vehicles to 60 percent and simultaneously increase the share of sustainable fuels such as Bio-LNG and Bio-CNG to over 30 percent. Already, approximately 150 vehicles with no direct or significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions are in use for us in Germany.
With an open approach to technology, we aim to determine the propulsion mix for our fleet that most efficiently reduces our emissions. As a pioneer in green logistics, we are also committed to actively driving the transformation towards greater sustainability in the entire industry.
