Low Carbon Truck Programme<\/a>. The latest initiative is designed to provide real-world experience of operating electric trucks across existing logistics networks and supply chains.<\/p>\nInitially, electric HGVs from Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and MAN will be available, with the fleet expected to expand from October. DP World estimates the programme will deliver up to 100 trial opportunities over the next three years.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 80% of UK freight is transported by road, so decarbonisation initiatives that empower hauliers to take action on their own supply chains are key for the UK energy transition,\u201d said John Trenchard, vice president, Sustainable Supply Chains \u2013 Europe at DP World.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the EVITA trial, DP World is demonstrating its commitment to enabling the industry to adopt more sustainable methods of moving goods through a practical and commercially attractive pathway.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among the first companies participating in the latest phase is ATL Haulage, which has taken delivery of a MAN electric HGV fitted with tracking technology to monitor performance, efficiency and environmental impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cA month in with the MAN electric HGV and we\u2019re doing exactly what EVITA was designed for \u2013 testing, learning and adapting,\u201d commented Drew Roberts, managing director of ATL Haulage.<\/p>\n
He added that integrating the vehicle into container operations at Southampton had highlighted the practical differences between managing electric and diesel-powered fleets, while helping the company \u2018de-risk the unknown\u2019.<\/p>\n
The programme builds on a pilot launched in January, supported by dedicated high-capacity charging infrastructure at DP World Southampton.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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