North European logistics giant DFDS extends record order of electric FM Volvos
Volvo Trucks has received an order for an additional 25 heavy electric trucks from DFDS, northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics company.
The new vehicles are on top of the record order of 100 Volvo FM electric trucks that was made in October 2021, adding up to a total of 125 electric trucks for DFDS.
“Once again, DFDS has confirmed its great trust in our partnership and technology with this order for an additional 25 Volvo FM Electric trucks. We are very proud and happy that it is so clearly becoming a competitive advantage for transporters to be able to offer electric, sustainable transports,” says Roger Alm, Volvo Trucks president.
“This is very encouraging for Volvo Trucks, for our customers and for the climate.”
Delivery of the vehicles is planned to commence in the fourth quarter of 2022. The new trucks will be used for transports in the DFDS logistics system in Europe.
Niklas Andersson, executive vice president and head of logistics division at the Copenhagen-headquartered DFDS, says green investments in the heavy transport industry are a prerequisite to reach the emissions reductions needed for the organisation, its customers and society.
“Our partnership with Volvo Trucks allows DFDS to invest further in green transport solutions, already in high demand among customers.
“We hope such investments increase the demand for green infrastructure solutions across Europe.”
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Volvo Trucks points out that, with an FM electric truck, it’s possible to drive up to 500km during a work day, with a fast top-up charge, for example during the lunch break.
The Volvo FM Electric has a gross combination weight of up to 44 tonnes and can be charged both overnight at the home-depot and via high power fast charging on route.
Volvo Trucks started serial production of electric trucks in 2019, as one of the very first truck brands to do so. The product range now includes six electric truck models – the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE, Volvo FL and the Volvo VNR, sold in North America.
Of the electric trucks (16 tonnes and heavier) registered in Europe so far this year, Volvo Trucks boasts a market share of just over 40 per cent.