A solar power system on DHL trucks will be used to charge the battery and to power liftgates and other ancillary equipment.
The 2021 Fleet Forward Conference will feature sessions on electrification, connectivity and autonomous technology for medium- and heavy-duty trucks during its in-person event in San Jose, California, on Nov. 10-12.
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In conjunction with Lightning eMotors, the deployment of the Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans follows a pilot of nine of the same vans in the U.S. last year.
Global express-services provider DHL is piloting four BYD Class 8 battery-electric tractors in the Los Angeles area, just in time for the peak holiday shipping season.
DHL Express has begun testing new, improved versions of the electric StreetScooter Work and Work L delivery trucks in Europe. A North American evaluation program is planned as well.
Aiming to get some diesel-powered delivery trucks off the streets, the Big Apple has approved a pilot to evaluate the performance of "cargo bicycles" on its streets, loading zones, bike lanes, and sidewalks.
Recent moves suggest Amazon, the online retail giant, is taking steps to establish its own air and land parcel delivery service.
DHL Express has received a SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which recognizes the global delivery fleet as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.
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