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“ Following our introduction of the UK ’ s first 16-tonne rigid electric truck in late 2020 , we ’ re proud to continue to lead the way in electric commercial transport .”
“ Early feedback from drivers has been extremely positive , especially with regard to acceleration and hill performance ,” Resnick added .
Speaking to Supply Chain Digital upon his appointment in September 2022 , Resnick said the company ’ s net-zero roadmap was “ a major business priority ”, and that it would be “ focused on the long-term benefit , not just the short-term return ”.
As well as EVs , DHL Supply Chain UK & I , is also accelerating its investment in gas trucks and plans to have 500 gas-powered vehicles operating across its fleet by 2025 .
“ Feedback from drivers has been positive , especially around acceleration and hill performance ”
SAUL RESNICK , CEO ,
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN UK & I ,
As the DFDS and DHL Supply Chain initiatives suggest , it is Volvo Trucks that is blazing the EV trail in logistics , with the company now having sold 4 300 electric trucks globally across 38 countries .
In Europe , it is the market leader , with a 32 % market share , while in North America nearly half of all heavy electric trucks registered in 2022 were Volvos .
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