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Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy trucks. The new trucks being supplied will include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric. There may be different models included in the deal, but we cannot confirm at this time.
The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks, and with the fulfilled order, DSV will have one of the largest company fleets of heavy electric trucks in Europe.
Founded in 1976, the Denmark-headquartered DSV (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd) is considered to be a global leader in transport and logistics and has a large North American segment in both the US and Canada.
Globally, there are more than 20,000 DSV trucks transporting goods for the company’s customers, and in the years to come, the company said it will grow its electric or renewable fuel fleets.
Now, DSV and its contractors, together with Volvo Trucks, have agreed to plan for the deployment of 300 zero-exhaust emission electric trucks across DSV operations in Europe, as part of the company’s plan to deploy 2,000 electric trucks in its fleet by 2030.
The agreement also includes 500 Volvo trucks with highly fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines. All trucks are planned to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.
“I’m very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV. Collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference are essential for making sustainable transport and big CO2 (carbon dioxide) 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,” commented Roger Alm, the President of Volvo Trucks.
“Collaboration across sectors is key to battling 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,” says Søren Schmidt, the Chief Executive Officer of DSV Road.
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.
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.
Both DSV and Volvo Group are committed to the science-based targets initiative, which drives ambitious climate action in the private sector in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
3,800 Electric Trucks in 46 Countries
Since 2019, Volvo Trucks has delivered more than 3,800 electric trucks to customers in 46 countries around the world. Volvo currently offers the industry’s broadest product lineup with eight fully electric models, meeting the needs in a wide range of applications—from urban distribution and waste management to regional haul and construction.
Allowed to brag, Volvo said that its electric trucks have driven over 90 million kilometers (~55,923,400 miles) or 2,200 laps around the world in operation.
Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 12 countries across the globe.
In 2023, approximately 145,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines.
Information on DSV may be found at www.dsv.com.
For more on Volvo Trucks, visit www.volvotrucks.com.