Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 heavy electric trucks, one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks. With the order, DSV will have one of the largest company fleets of heavy electric trucks in Europe.
DSV is moving quickly toward a more sustainable future on the roads and highways. Every day, thousands of trucks are transporting goods for the company’s customers worldwide, and a growing number will become electric or run on renewable fuels in the years to come.
Now DSV and its contractors, together with Volvo Trucks, have agreed to plan for the deployment of 300 zero-exhaust emission electric trucks across DSV operations in Europe, as part of the company’s plan to deploy 2,000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030.
The agreement also includes 500 Volvo trucks with highly fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines. All trucks are scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2026.
“I’m very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV,” says Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks. “Collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference is essential for making sustainable transport and big CO2 reductions a reality. This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now.”
“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,” adds Søren Schmidt, CEO of 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 deal with Volvo is an important step toward enabling a more sustainable future in trucking.”
The new trucks being supplied to DSV will include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, which has improved aerodynamics, making it even more energy efficient.
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 a charging infrastructure, using electricity from solar panels, at its distribution centers in both countries.