Major transport company DSV to purchase 300 Volvo electric trucks (in addition to 500 ICE trucks)
The agreement is part of DSV plan to deploy 2000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030. The deal also includes 500 Volvo trucks with highly fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines. All trucks are planned to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.
As announced by Volvo’s top management a few days ago, major transport company DSV will purchase at least 300 Volvo electric trucks. This is of course one of the most significant e-truck orders made so far in Europe. The agreement is part of DSV plan to deploy 2000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030. 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.
More into details, the agreement signed between Volvo Trucks and DSV also includes 500 Volvo trucks with highly fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines. All trucks are planned to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.
DSV and Volvo: a long-lasting collaboration
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.
“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. This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now,” said Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.
“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. 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 towards enabling a more sustainable future in trucking,” added Søren Schmidt, CEO DSV Road.
