The Swedish manufacturer says that transport companies are increasingly investing in heavy-duty electric trucks.
This includes DB Schenker, who is testing a 33 metre-long Volvo FH Electric tractor and two semi-trailers for transports between Vantaa and Lempäälä in Finland.
In addition to the main service operating in the evening and at night, the truck is used for the pick-up and delivery of goods between Lempäälä and Hämeenlinna, which is run in the morning.
The truck is charged between shifts using chargers installed at DB Schenker’s terminals.
“We want to show that all-electric solutions work well – even in tasks with large total weights and a high utilization rate. Together with DB Schenker and other partners, we are gathering experiences with the electric truck in HCT use,” said Veli Pusa, Sales Director of Volvo Finland, commenting on the delivery of the vehicle to DB Schenker.”
Harald Knaapinen, land transport manager for DB Schenker Finland, added:
“DB Schenker wants to act as a trendsetter in environmentally-friendly logistics solutions. We are committed not only to offering our customers sustainable and innovative transport options, but also to developing the entire industry towards a more responsible tomorrow. Our fully electric HCT combination is an investment in the future and an important step in moving towards zero-emission vehicles.”