A solar power system on DHL trucks will be used to charge the battery and to power liftgates and other ancillary equipment.
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.
The competition, which launched March 1 at DHL locations nationwide, involved nearly 400 couriers who volunteered to be part of the ongoing, real-time test of defensive-driving skills.
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.
DHL Express incorporated 10 Renault ZE Master battery electric vans into its London fleet, with 400 more expected to be introduced over the next few years.
DHL Express has introduced the battery-electric Volkswagen e-Golf to its fleet in Dubai for deliveries and collections
Recent moves suggest Amazon, the online retail giant, is taking steps to establish its own air and land parcel delivery service.
DHL Express was certified as a Top Employer in 12 African markets at the Top Employer 2016 ceremony in Johannesburg in early October.
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