Volvo Trucks Wins Major European Order for Electric Tractors

Volvo Trucks wins a major European order for 800 of its heavy-duty trucks, 300 of them with full battery-electric powertrains.

The order comes from logistics provider DSV to bolster its total fleet of 20,000 trucks serving its global locations. Now the company enters into a project with Volvo to deploy 2,000 electric trucks to its European fleet by 2030.

Its present order also includes 500 Volvo trucks with fuel-efficient diesel and low-CO2 LNG/HVO gas powertrains. All trucks are planned to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.

The new trucks being supplied to DSV will include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, which has enhanced aerodynamics, improving performance and range.

DSV is the largest transporter of goods for the Volvo Group, and the company already has electric trucks from Volvo in its fleet. These trucks are used in Sweden and Denmark and DSV has established charging infrastructure, using electricity from solar panels, at its distribution centers in both countries.

Roger Alm, president Volvo Trucks, says: “I’m very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV. Collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference is essential for making sustainable transport and big CO2 reductions a reality. This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-exhaust emissions transport is a viable solution here and now.”