THREE ELECTRIC vehicles (EVs) were added to the DHL Express fleet in the Philippines which, the company said in a release, represent “a firm step toward the company’s goal of reducing environmental impact and promoting green logistics.”
The EVs conscripted into duty by the world’s leading international express service provider are built by BYD (Build Your Dreams), and can travel up to 250 km on a fully charged battery, and carry up to 3.5 cubic meters of payload. They will be deployed to deliver shipments in the Makati, Ortigas, and Pasay areas of Metro Manila.
BYD is a known manufacturer of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. It is also an in-house developer of core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors, and power electronics. It seeks to establish a complete, zero-emission ecosystem powered by clean energy, thereby reducing the world’s reliance on petroleum.
Said DHL Express Philippines Country Manager Nigel Lockett, “With our goal of reducing logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050, we are attempting to reach a larger milestone. The purchase of these electric vehicles is our first step towards greener logistics, which will benefit the environment, our customers, and our people.”
This effort is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s global vision to run 60% of its vehicles electrically by 2030, which is expected to strengthen its portfolio dedicated to EV logistics as well as the increased pace of decarbonization.
Added DHL Express Philippines Senior Director of Operations Promod George, “We are proud to bring this important and sustainable solution to our operations here in the Philippines. These new additions contribute two significant advantages to our fleet: reduced carbon emissions and lower operating costs.”
The company reported that transportation accounts for 15% of global CO2 emissions. With 95% of vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel engines, the most significant change that can be made is to switch to a greener mode of transportation, it added. Further, Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest a total of €7 billion over the next 10 years for CO2 reduction measures, including the further expansion of its zero-emission e-vehicle fleet.
