TNT Unveiled First Full Electric Delivery Vehicles in China
Geschreven op 4-10-2010 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Vervoer en OV
TNT unveiled the express industry’s first full electric vehicle fleet in China. The introduction of an initial number of five electric delivery vehicles further bolsters the company’s efforts in reducing its carbon emissions.
TNT’s global objective is to improve its CO2 efficiency by 45% by 2020. In conjunction with the electric delivery fleet launch, TNT also organized a Responsible Transport Forum at the Dutch Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. This forum provided a platform for participants to discuss the challenges of rising CO2 emissions and issues around road safety and share best practices with the aim to reach industry and government goals. Supported by both the Shanghai government and the Dutch Ministry of Transport, the forum attracted nearly 100 participants and noted industry experts, academics and environmental advocates. Produced by Dongfeng Motor, one of China’s leading automobile manufacturers, TNT’s Chinese electric vehicle fleet is locally designed, manufactured and assembled. After a successful three-month trial operation, the electric delivery fleet is now fully operational in Shanghai.
Designed to meet the distinct operational requirements of the express industry, these zero-emissions vehicles are powered by lithium batteries and feature high-tech monitoring systems that record power consumption data during operation, allowing for continuous optimization for delivery routes. The vehicles require only two-and-a-half hours to be fully charged and can travel more than 120 kilometers on a full charge. Source: TNT
See also: TNT Neemt Zeven Elektrische e-Ducato Express Voertuigen in Gebruik in Amsterdam en Rotterdam - Daimler Delivers First Electric FUSO eCanter Trucks to UPS
