Volta Trucks, a Scandinavian electric goods vehicle manufacturer, will soon start a pilot test of its recently launched Volta Zero with UK parcel delivery service DPD.
Designed for inner-city freight deliveries, the 16-tonne battery-electric truck will be tested by DPD within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone in Q1 2021, supporting its micro-depot strategy.
Confirming the partnership, Olly Craughan, CSR general manager of DPD Group UK, said: “The vehicle is an ideal fit for our urban logistics strategy; and the fact that it will be the most sustainable commercial vehicle is a fantastic achievement too, and mirrors our own strategy to be the UK’s leader in sustainable delivery.”
Featuring an operating pure-electric range of 150-200km (95-125 miles), the Volta Zero aims to eliminate an estimated 180,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2025.
Rob Fowler, CEO of Volta Trucks, added: “The Volta Zero’s full-electric, zero-emission operation is perfectly suited to DPD’s distribution requirements within London’s strict Ultra Low Emission Zone, delivering parcels to Central London’s customers in a clean and efficient way.
The Volta Zero has also been developed to be safer for city pedestrians and other vulnerable road users than conventional large goods vehicles, with a glass house-style cab that offers the driver 220-degrees of visibility to minimise blind spots.
