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He adds : “ It ’ s important to work with energy providers and industry leaders , like Volvo Trucks , to make our climate ambitions a reality . The transition requires the right infrastructure and cooperation across various areas of society . It cannot be achieved by working alone ,” he says .
Andersson also says the sale of e-trucks has been hampered by availability and cost issues , as well as by battery size .
“ The size of batteries required to give sufficient power and range is an obstacle when it comes to electrifying one ’ s fleet ,” he says .
DHL SUPPLY CHAIN ’ S E-TRUCKS MOVE
DHL Supply Chain is another logistics business to introduce the first fully electric trucks to its UK fleet . The Volvo FM electric trucks are designed for high-capacity deliveries , operating at 40 tonnes and will replace polluting diesel vehicles on a range of activities . SAUL RESNICK
TITLE : CEO COMPANY : DHL SUPPLY CHAIN UK & I INDUSTRY : LOGISTICS
Featuring Volvo ’ s largest 540kWh battery , which provides 666hp , the zero-emissions trucks have a range of up to 180 miles ( 300km ), allowing them to complete full round-trips servicing DHL ’ s retail and automotive customers across the UK .
Resnick says of his current role : “ I ’ m excited to be leading the business in an era when supply chains have become recognised for their importance to the economy , and have become a focus in corporate boardrooms across the world .”
DHL Supply Chain CEO Saul Resnick says the new trucks “ mark a key milestone in our journey towards alternative fuel vehicles and net zero goals .
He adds : “ The size and capability of these trucks make them a truly viable alternative
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