Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for the supply of 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks.
As part of DSV’s plan to deploy 2,000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030, the global transport and logistics operator has ordered 300 electric trucks from Volvo. The order will see DSV have one of the largest electric truck fleets in Europe.
“The deal with Volvo is an important step towards enabling a more sustainable future in trucking,” said DSV Road CEO Søren Schmidt. “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 agreement also includes 500 Volvo trucks with highly fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines, and include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, which has improved aerodynamics, making it even more energy efficient.
All trucks are planned to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.
Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, commented: “I’m very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV. This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now.”
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 centres in both countries.
