DHL Express acquired the first three electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in the Philippines, a firm step towards the company’s goal of reducing environmental impact and promoting green logistics.
These new electric vehicles are manufactured by Build Your Dreams (BYD), can travel up to 250 kilometers, and carry up to 3.5 cubic meters of load. They will be deployed to deliver shipments in the Makati, Ortigas, and Pasay areas of Metro Manila.
BYD is a manufacturer of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. It is also an in-house developer of EV core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors, and power electronics. Its mission is to establish a complete, zero-emission ecosystem powered by clean energy, thereby reducing the world’s reliance on petroleum.
“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,” said Nigel Lockett, country manager of DHL Express Philippines.
This initiative is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group’s global target of running 60 percent of its vehicles electrically by 2030, which will strengthen its portfolio dedicated to EV logistics as well as the increased pace of decarbonization.
“We are proud to bring this important, and sustainable solution to our operations here in the Philippines,” added Promod George, senior director of operations, DHL Express Philippines. “These new additions contribute two significant advantages to our fleet: reduced carbon emissions and lower operating costs.”
