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Electric delivery vehicles launched

DHL Express launches first electric delivery vehicles in New Zealand.
Posted on 13 February, 2019
Electric delivery vehicles launched

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced the launch of three electric vehicles to be deployed in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by about 80 per cent.

 “The decisions we make today will have an impact on the future generation and therefore it is critical for us to make the right decisions today," says Mark Foy, country manager at DHL Express New Zealand.

"We are very excited to deploy new electric vehicles, which is a significant step towards our goal of becoming a zero-emissions logistics provider by 2050. We are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and working with them to achieve sustainable growth.”

In line with DHL’s goal to achieve zero-emissions, globally DHL Express aims to operate 70 per cent of its first and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions by 2025 – it will continue to expand the use of e-mobility and green delivery solutions in its operatons, and support development of environmentally friendly technologies.

The three electric vehicles have been partly funded by the government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, which supports innovative projects that expand the use and possibilities of electric vehicles and other low emissions technology in the transport space.