First Fleet of Fully Electric HGVs Deployed by Royal Mail

First fleet of fully electric HGVs deployed by Royal Mail

Royal Mail is replacing diesel-powered 42-tonne trucks with zero-emission alternatives.

Royal Mail introduces new fleet of electric HGVs

Royal Mail has introduced its first fleet of eight electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) at parcel hubs in Daventry and Warrington. The eight DAF 42-tonne XD 350E electric HGVs – which replace diesel-powered 42-tonners – will operate around the clock, handling ‘middle-mile’ deliveries between parcel hubs and mail centres. Due to its membership of Electric Freightway, Royal Mail has installed high-speed chargers at the two parcel hubs. Each vehic…

Royal Mail rolls out first electric HGV fleet at parcel hubs

Royal Mail has deployed its first fleet of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) as part of its plan to cut emissions across its national logistics network and progress toward its 2040 net zero target. Eight 42 metric ton DAF XD 350E trucks have entered service at the company’s Midlands Parcel Hub in Daventry and its North West Parcel Hub in Warrington. The vehicles will operate on middle-mile routes between parcel hubs and mail centers, running…

Royal Mail adds new DAF electric trucks to its fleet

UK delivery service Royal Mail has introduced the first permanent electric trucks to its logistical fleet, as the company works towards its 2040 net zero target. Eight DAF XD 350E models, with a 42-tonne gross combination weight, will now be in operation at its Midlands and North West parcel hubs, helping to transport packages between parcel hubs and mail centres with zero-emissions from the tailpipe. The new electric trucks are yet another expa…

Royal Mail rolls out eHGV fleet

Royal Mail has rolled out the first eight eHGVs at its Midlands and North West parcel hubs as it moves to replacing diesel-power 42-tonne trucks with zero-emission alternatives. The eight DAF 42-tonne XD 350E electric HGVs will operate around the clock, handling ‘middle-mile’ deliveries between parcel hubs and mail centres. Each vehicle will be powered by ABB’s high-performance T360 chargers, capable of adding up to 60 miles of range in under 15…

Royal Mail: Introducing electric HGVs into our network is a major milestone

Royal Mail has rolled out its first fleet of eight electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) at its Midlands and North West Parcel Hubs. The launch is a major step forward in reducing the company’s carbon emissions by replacing diesel-powered 42-tonne trucks with zero-emission alternatives. The eight DAF 42-tonne XD 350E electric HGVs will operate around the clock, handling ‘middle-mile’ deliveries between parcel hubs and mail centres. Each vehicle …