DSV, the world’s largest world transport and logistics firm and one of many largest purchasers of electrical fashions from Volvo Vehicles, has signed an enormous deal for 300 new fashions for its European operation.
“Launching our new electrical fleet marks a pivotal second for DSV in Singapore. It’s not nearly adopting new know-how; it’s about main the way in which towards a greener, extra sustainable future. We’re thrilled by the optimistic suggestions from purchasers and are assured that this initiative will convey us nearer to attaining our long-term sustainability objectives,” says Gino Marzola, managing director of DSV Air & Sea Singapore & Malaysia.
In Singapore, the fashions are a Volvo FL Electrical and a Volvo FM Electrical. These two items characterize the very newest cutting-edge truck know-how, offering environment friendly, zero-emission transport options.
The Volvo FL Electrical is optimised for city distribution, with a compact design and nimble turning radius. It’s ultimate for navigating Singapore’s tightly packed city centre, and last-mile deliveries.
The Volvo FM Electrical is bigger, and affords a better payload capability and superior know-how for long-haul operations. It’s tailor-made for longer journeys whereas nonetheless providing the identical high-performance, zero-emissions operation.
Each fashions function an all-electric drivetrain, enabling quieter operations and lowering noise air pollution. Additionally they ship cost-efficient operation, and upkeep bills than conventional diesel automobiles.
The Volvo FL and FM Electrical vans have been customised to DSV’s native operational wants in Singapore, together with modifications for optimum cargo capability. The FL is supplied with three batteries, whereas the FM boasts 5 batteries, enabling longer-range and versatile efficiency.
Volvo Vehicles is ready to increase the electrification of heavy vans globally with the upcoming launch of a long-range model of its FH Electrical truck in 2025. This mannequin can have the power to journey as much as 600 km on a single cost, permitting clients to make use of electrical vans on longer routes with out the necessity for frequent recharging. The improved vary is made doable by Volvo’s revolutionary e-axle know-how, which permits for elevated battery capability, together with enhancements in battery effectivity, administration programs, and total powertrain efficiency.
“Lengthy-lasting partnerships and a devoted willpower to actually make an influence are essential for attaining substantial CO2 reductions in observe. Through the previous few years, now we have skilled change in direction of a sustainable future throughout most of our markets. As a producer, we must be ready to handle modifications that may happen with out a lot warning. We’ll all the time be capable to promote vans, however we have to develop enterprise fashions and guarantee that we are able to adapt our measurement to match new situations. We additionally must proceed to ship high-quality merchandise and assist our clients obtain profitability with their Volvo vans,” says Anna Engblom, managing director, Volvo Vehicles, Southeast Asia & Japan.
To make sure seamless integration of Volvo’s electrical vans into DSV’s operations in Singapore, the corporate is offering complete help via a 7-year Gold Service Settlement, which covers all service and repairs. Moreover, UD Vehicles Singapore offered driver coaching earlier than the handover, guaranteeing DSV’s crew is well-prepared to function the automobiles effectively.
“We’re excited to be a part of this inexperienced transition alongside DSV and Volvo Vehicles. Offering complete coaching and after-sales help to make sure these electrical vans ship on their promise is on the coronary heart of our dedication to serving to Singapore obtain its sustainability objectives. With the mixture of revolutionary know-how and powerful buyer help, we’re assured that DSV will see wonderful operational efficiency and long-term worth from these automobiles,” provides Joseph Heng, common supervisor of UD Vehicles Singapore.
