DSV tests electric trucks from Volvo Trucks

DSV Road Italy he has completed one test phase with Volvo Trucks Italy the goal of incorporating electric vehicles into its fleet.

The DSV Group company is focused on land transport and yes a third world player specializing in logistics and transportation solutions.

The experiment is working to achieve the global goal of the introduction of more than 2,000 electric trucks in the DSV fleet by 2030.

Through this plan, DSV expects CO2 savings for scopes 1&2 of 50% and scope 3 of 30% by 2030.

Smart and sustainable travel

The test involved two Volvo fully electric vehicles (BEV) intended for distribution operations in the Milan area:

• Volvo FE Electric wagon 6×2, 225 kW (300 HP) continuous powerequipped with a Lamberet refrigerator and a Carrier Syberia 11 refrigeration unit, 100% electric;
• Volvo FM Electric tractor 4×2, 490 kW (666 HP) continuous power with 3 electric motors and a 40 kW DC charging motor for a Kempower trolley.

In addition to evaluating their performance in terms of reliability and transport efficiency, the tests also analyzed the benefits that these vehicles can bring in terms of environmental impact. According to the results obtained, the guarantee of their use a 50% CO2 reduction, fully in line with the goals set by the Group. The Volvo team assisted and supported DSV throughout the journey, providing advice and technical information relating to the vehicles tested.

This program represents an ambitious and important step to gather valuable data and experience that will allow us to improve future implementation and ensure a sustainable path for us and our customers. – commented Soeren Krejberg Hansen, DSV Road Executive Vice President: The test of Volvo Trucks and discussions with their managers will help us lay the foundations for creating an intelligent, ecological and fully connected transport system to achieve our global goal of zero emissions in our operations by 2050.

The next phase of the DSV Road division involvesto deliver more than 300 BEVs between 2024 and 2025, up to 2,000 units by the year 2030. The further goal is to introduce other zero emission vehicles as well as vehicles that use HVO fuel.

We look forward to 2030, the year in which we aim to halve our CO2 emissions. A big goal that requires the adoption of various innovative technologies. Among the cleanest and most sustainable solutions we find biogas and HVO. But the real heart of our strategy is electricity, knowing that tomorrow we will also have hydrogen fuel cells – said Giovanni Dattoli, CEO of Volvo Trucks Italy. In order to achieve sustainable goals, a shared and collective commitment is essential: we are committed to doing our part, but we believe that real change can only happen through the cooperation of everyone and the role of strategic partners like DSV is fundamental. At the same time, a strong commitment from politics and institutions is needed to create better conditions towards a more sustainable future.

Source: Volvo Trucks Italy