DHL, the world’s leading international express servicesprovider, is forging ahead with its emissions reduction and climateprotection goals with the launch of four BYD Class 8battery-electric trucks in the United States. DHL is piloting thetrucks in the Los Angeles market, just in time for the peak holidayshipping season.
The electric trucks are manufactured by BYD Motors, and builtwith long-lasting and safe battery technology, capable of runningall day on a single charge. Equipped with a comfortable air-ridecab and air suspension, the trucks have more than enough power andtorque to operate at 82,000 lbs. combined weight. DHL plans to usethe new trucks in the Los Angeles market, to haul goods to and fromthe DHL LAX Gateway and local service center facilities.
“The introduction of these efficient electric trucks is a hugestep forward, not only toward achieving our own clean transportgoals, but also California’s ambitious goals on the adoption ofzero-emission vehicles,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S.“By implementing these electric trucks, we will prevent more than300 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from entering theatmosphere per year, as we continue to grow and enhance our cleanpick-up and delivery solutions.
The new trucks enhance the company’s already robustalternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet in the U.S which includesfully electric, hybrid-electric, and clean diesel – in addition tolow-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles.
“As a global leader in logistics and express services, DHL hasproved that they’re serious about their commitment to transition tozero-emission trucking,” said John Gerra, Sr. Director of BusinessDevelopment at BYD Motors. “DHL is doing more than just talkingabout it; they’re actually putting BYD electric trucks intocommercial service, today.”
