DHL Group and energy provider E.ON have formed a partnership to expand the electric charging infrastructure for heavy commercial vehicles. Under the framework agreement, fast-charging infrastructure will be installed at DHL Group locations across Germany. E.ON will handle the planning, construction of fast-charging and transformer stations, installation, load management, and operation. The charging and billing systems are tailored for electric trucks, with charging available at loading docks and outdoor parking spaces at operational yards. E.ON is developing specialized solutions to meet the unique requirements of commercial vehicles and their charging situations, including overhead cable guidance systems and seamless charging at loading docks, even in confined spaces.
As part of its Strategy 2025, DHL Group aims to reduce logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions to below 29 million tons of CO2e by 2030, in accordance with the Science Based Targets Initiative. The group is implementing various measures to make the entire logistics chain more climate-friendly. These measures include using sustainable aviation fuels, operating carbon-neutral buildings, expanding the green product portfolio, and electrifying the vehicle fleet. Currently, DHL operates 35 e-trucks in Germany and has over 35,200 electric vehicles for pickup and delivery. By 2030, the company aims for electric vehicles to make up 60 percent of its fleet in this area.
Mathias Wiecher, Chief Commercial Officer of E.ON Drive said, “The switch to electromobility is a key element in reducing emissions in the transportation and logistics sector. At the same time, electrifying an entire fleet of trucks is a challenge that should not be underestimated. Our goal is to find the optimal solution for our customers that meets both operational requirements and sustainability goals. We look forward to tackling this project together with DHL and thus actively shaping the change in logistics.”
“The electrification of our fleet, especially in the area of heavy commercial vehicles, is an important building block on the way to our goal of making the entire logistics chain as sustainable as possible. We are delighted that we can work with E.ON to expand the charging infrastructure for us and our partners,” said Andreas Mündel, Senior Vice President Strategy & Operation Programs at DHL Group.
