DHL Dept Stores & Fashion commissions high performance electric vehicle

11 Apr '07

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Paul Richardson, Managing Director Department Stores & Fashion UK and Europe said:
"DHL has taken the lead in promoting environmental sustainability through supply chain innovation within the retail sector with the development of our award winning retail consolidation centres at Heathrow and Bristol City Centre. The consolidation centre concept aims to reduce traffic and carbon emissions in congested areas and provide retailers with a cost effective, time efficient service."

"The investment of our first ever electric vehicle will help to innovate the use of alternative fuels within DHL and makes a bold step in shaping the future of the industry leading consolidation centre model. Such vehicles can significantly further reduce the carbon footprint, have a positive impact on our bottom line and support our retailers' demands for faster replenishment, at the right price, in the right place."

Dave Bassett Head of Engineering at DHL initiated the vehicle purchase as part of DHL's Environmental and Corporate Responsibility policy which aims to reduce vehicle emissions within the retail supply chain sector in the UK.

The vehicle is a Newton truck designed and built by Smith Electric Vehicles and is the first in its class that can compete with diesel equivalents in terms of performance but with zero pollutant emissions. With the road freight industry one of the sectors most under pressure to reduce its carbon emissions; this is an important milestone for DHL.

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