European logistics firm DFDS placed a massive, 100 unit order for Volvo’s long-range electric semi truck earlier this year. Last week, they put their first 10 examples on the road delivering goods in northwest England and Ireland.
Since 2022, DFDS has been continually expanded its electric semi truck fleet, operating dozens of the zero-emission tractors in countries like Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands. Once the 100-unit order with Volvo Trucks is fulfilled, DFDS will have almost doubled its electric fleet to 225 electric semis in total – giving it the logistics firm the largest fleet of electric semis in Europe.
“With our extensive experience in operating electric trucks across Europe, we’re ready to bring this expertise to the UK,” says Allan Bell, Vice President and Head of DFDS Logistics in UK & Ireland. “The interest…
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