News / More logistics operators gear up for greener deliveries

Logistics operators are making further pushes into electrification, with Dachser announcing tests of newly acquired electric trucks and DHL experimenting with hydrogen fuels.

DHL and subsidiary StreetScooter’s planned electric delivery vehicle, the H2 Panel Van, has received strong support from Germany’s transport minister, Andreas Scheuer.

“Openness to new technologies is key to our overall strategy, which is why we’re supporting the use of this battery electric vehicle with additional fuel cell capability,” said Mr Scheuer.

“If we want to promote alternative drive systems ...