DHL Supply Chain Australia (DHL) has taken delivery of the first Volvo FM Electric prime mover in New South Wales.
Adding to the company’s growing Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet, which includes Volvo and SEA Electric light duty trucks and Terberg yard tractors, the FM prime mover will run 10-hour shifts to move larger consignments between DHL’s western Sydney warehouse sites and its transport hub.
The 6×4 configuration features six batteries with 540 kWh (BOL) providing up to 666HP with 300- kilometre range and hauling up to 46 tonnes while emitting no carbon or particulate emissions from the vehicle.
The FM (Forward control Medium height cab) and DHL’s growing EV fleet allow DHL to offer customers zero tailpipe carbon emissions transport services in tandem with Green Star accredited warehousing – with rooftop solar arrays and sustainable building features – to minimise the total carbon emissions across logistics operations.
Further bolstering the DHL EV fleet, the company will also add 10 electric vans before the end of 2024 for delivering goods to retailers.
“The introduction of the Volvo FM is a direct result of the company’s Green Transport Policy which is driving EV acquisitions worldwide,” says Bill Rolfe, Senior Vice President of Transport, DHL Supply Chain.
“We’re excited to continue with our rollout of EVs – fully funded by DHL – to pursue our global targets. While these targets are a part of our Strategy 2030 to be the “Green Logistics of Choice” ultimately, they are about providing the best outcomes for third-party logistics customers who are relying on the sustainability prowess of their suppliers,” says Bill.
“In addition to the lack of tailpipe emissions, these vehicles are also improving the amenity of the areas they pass through with no air pollution and relative silence, while also making for a safe working environment for our drivers.”