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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the deployment of electrified vans used for logistics operations worldwide. Underscoring the planned collaboration, Ford Pro will supply Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 E-Transit electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 to enhance its leading position in the use of last-mile electric vans worldwide delivery.
The inked agreement covers a full range of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions to reduce costs and optimize efficiency as part of the standard goal of zero emission of the two organizations.
Ford is targeting zero emissions for all vehicle sales and carbon neutrality across its European footprint of facilities, logistics and suppliers by 2035, and carbon neutrality worldwide by 2050.
Deutsche Post DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, is committed to strengthening clean operations for climate protection and will invest €7 billion in the current decade on its path to net-zero emissions logistics. Deutsche Post DHL Group is targeting a share of 60% e-vehicles used for carbon neutral pick-up and delivery by 2030, now also powered by the Ford Pro line-up of electrified vehicles including all -new E-Transit.
Ford Pro has already delivered its first E-Transits under the agreement, joining Deutsche Post DHL Group’s electric fleet used for last mile deliveries in several countries around the world (Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Luxembourg , Mexico, Netherlands and UK).
The order volume focuses on E-Transit panel vans designed for handling express shipments to the Americas and Europe. The vehicles join the Deutsche Post DHL Group fleet at the busiest time of the year making more sustainable deliveries possible to customers during the peak season. In addition, purchases of Ford Pro Special Vehicles with a customized box for inner city distribution in Germany, have been completed.
The Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Ford and Deutsche Post DHL Group, will potentially allow both companies to explore co-development of future products as well as new digital and charging solutions. In addition to providing early access to innovative ideas, Ford Pro will also bring Deutsche Post DHL Group access to test vehicles and tracking services as the two companies explore to expand their cooperation in a growing number of markets around the world.
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