Deutsche Post DHL Group has announced the launch of DHL EV TV, an initiative designed to help the industry prepare for changes in automotive logistics.
The monthly series comprises 12 main programmes, supported by webinars and podcasts, that look at all aspects of EV technology, myths, and logistics across the entire EV value chain, from energy production to vehicle driving range, and storage to battery safety.
All content will be made available on a newly established DHL EV TV hub as well as a range of social media channels. The first episode in the series, titled Our Environment: The Impact of Electric & Hybrid Vehicles, is currently available to view.
According to DHL, the initiative follows rising EV sales leading to increased demand for battery logistics.
Fathi Tlatli, president, global auto-mobility, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation, said: “With increasing demand for electric vehicles, as well as the convergence between engineering and modern technology, logistics companies must also adapt their offerings.
“With our EV TV programme, we are able to give our customers a better understanding of the industry and our solutions.”
DHL’s Team EV will offer support to automotive manufacturers and their suppliers with what it described as “the set-up and evolution of resilient and efficient EV supply chains”, utilising in-house e-mobility expertise, including the storage of EV batteries, as well as transporting them via air, ocean and road freight.
The offering ranges from implementation of processes to ensure accuracy and speed of clearance as well as an integrated transport solution providing compliant coverage across several countries to return/replacement programmes for batteries, including dealer support to reduce complexity within the supply chain.
According to DHL, it could, for example, provide end-customer support and act as single point of contact for all aftermarket battery flows and help enhance the efficiency of battery inventory management.
In addition, DHL also announced that it will invest a total of €7bn (£6bn) over the next 10 years in measures to reduce its CO2 emissions, which includes the expansion of its zero-emission vehicle fleet.
