DHL expands green fleet with addition of new electric delivery vans

63 new vehicles are part of company goal to reduce emissions to zero by 2050

DHL will roll out a new fleet of electric delivery vans that will serve US markets in 2019. These new vehicles add to the company's alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and clean diesel. DHL has set a target of operating 70% of first- and last-mile delivery services with clean transport modes by 2025 as part of its longer-term corporate commitment to reduce its logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.

The fleet of 63 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans are produced by equipment manufacturer Workhorse Group and are capable of running up to 100 miles on a charge. The vans have ultra-low floors to reduce physical stress on workers' knees and back, and a high roof design that maximizes cargo space in a small footprint (1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity).

DHL will roll out the first 30 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Throughout the United States, DHL has proactively sought opportunities in select markets where we can implement AFV fleets that will help us reach our clean transport goals while continuing to provide a superior service experience," said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. "This year alone, nearly 30% of our new vehicles will be alternative fuel. We're excited about the technologies that continue to emerge in this area and how they are benefiting the logistics industry."

In March 2017, Deutsche Post DHL Group, the parent company of DHL Express, anounced four interim milestones by 2025 as part of the Group's environmental protection program called GoGreen:

  • Increase the carbon efficiency of its own activities and those of its transport subcontractors by 50% compared with the 2007 baseline
  • Operate 70% of its own first- and last-mile services with clean pickup and delivery solutions, such as by bike and electric vehicle
  • Generate more than 50% of sales from products and services incorporating Green Solutions
  • Train and certify 80% of its employees as GoGreen specialists and involve them in its environmental and climate protection activities. This includes joining partners to plant one million trees each year.

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DHL will roll out a new fleet of electric delivery vans that will serve US markets in 2019. These new vehicles add to the company's alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and clean diesel. DHL has set a target of operating 70% of first- and last-mile delivery services with clean transport modes by 2025 as part of its longer-term corporate commitment to reduce its logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.

The fleet of 63 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans are produced by equipment manufacturer Workhorse Group and are capable of running up to 100 miles on a charge. The vans have ultra-low floors to reduce physical stress on workers' knees and back, and a high roof design that maximizes cargo space in a small footprint (1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity).

DHL will roll out the first 30 NGEN-1000 electric delivery cargo vans in the San Francisco Bay Area.

"Throughout the United States, DHL has proactively sought opportunities in select markets where we can implement AFV fleets that will help us reach our clean transport goals while continuing to provide a superior service experience," said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. "This year alone, nearly 30 percent of our new vehicles will be alternative fuel. We're excited about the technologies that continue to emerge in this area and how they are benefiting the logistics industry."

In March 2017, Deutsche Post DHL Group, the parent company of DHL Express, anounced four interim milestones by 2025 as part of the Group's environmental protection program called GoGreen:

  • Increase the carbon efficiency of its own activities and those of its transport subcontractors by 50% compared with the 2007 baseline
  • Operate 70% of its own first- and last-mile services with clean pickup and delivery solutions, such as by bike and electric vehicle
  • Generate more than 50% of sales from products and services incorporating Green Solutions
  • Train and certify 80% of its employees as GoGreen specialists and involve them in its environmental and climate protection activities. This includes joining partners to plant one million trees each year.

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