Volvo Trucks has taken another significant step towards its sustainability targets, delivering 20 of its fully electric heavy trucks to the logistics company DFDS in Gothenburg, Sweden. This marks a major milestone in DFDS’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 and Volvo Trucks’ goal of a 100% fossil-free supply chain by 2040.
DFDS has placed one of the largest orders ever for Volvoās battery electric trucks – a total of 125 Volvo FM Electric models. The first 20 trucks are now being deployed in commercial traffic, with 14 of them being used to transport goods to and from Volvo’s heavy truck factory outside Gothenburg.
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The use of these electric trucks powered by green electricity is a significant step towards Volvo Trucks’ commitment to sustainability. In addition, four of the 20 trucks delivered to DFDS are made of fossil-free steel, a move that demonstrates the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, said, “We firmly believe in leading by example, and to start using zero-exhaust emission trucks in our own inbound flow of goods is an important part of our strategy to create a world-class, sustainable transport system. IĀ“m really proud to have DFDS as a partner on this journey.”
Replacing conventional, diesel trucks with electric vehicles like the Volvo FM Electric truck will have a significant impact on carbon emissions. However, the transition requires more than just financial investment. It’s important to work with energy providers and industry leaders, like Volvo Trucks, to make climate ambitions a reality.
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Niklas Andersson, Executive Vice President and Head of Logistics Division at DFDS, said, “The transition requires the right infrastructure and cooperation across various areas of society. It cannot be achieved by working alone.”
Since Volvo Trucks began production of fully electric trucks in 2019, the company has sold over 4,300 electric trucks in more than 38 countries worldwide. Volvo currently offers the industry’s broadest product line-up with six electric models in series production, catering to a wide variety of transport needs in and between cities. The company’s global target is for 50% of all new trucks sold to be electric by 2030.
