UK, Amazon to rely on five 37-ton DAF CF electric trucks to make its fleet more sustainable

Amazon UK has recently enhanced its heavy-duty vehicle fleet with five 37-ton DAF CF electric trucks. These trucks are the first of nine electric HGVs expected by the end of 2022, joining more than 1,000 electric delivery vans currently on the road in the UK. Amazon’s first electric heavy-duty trucks in the UK and Europe mark an important milestone towards the electrification of its fleet, forming part of Shipment Zero – Amazon’s goal to deliver 50% of shipments with net-zero carbon by 2030. Heavy goods vehicles make up around 16 percent of the UK’s domestic transport emissions.

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Statements from Amazon UK and DAF

John Boumphrey, Amazon UK Country Manager, commented: «Amazon is one of the first companies in the world to put electric heavy goods trucks on the road. We’re committed to becoming net-zero carbon by 2040, and this is a milestone as we continue to decarbonize our transportation network so we can deliver more customer orders using zero emissions vehicles».

Eelco van Veen, DAF Trucks Director Fleet Sales, added: «We are excited to bring the DAF CF Electric HGV into Amazon’s fleet and support their commitment towards The Climate Pledge. The DAF CF Electric truck represents an important step in the industry towards zero emission middle mile distribution».

According to Amazon, using the latest innovations in battery technology, the electric trucks will soon be using first-of-their-kind fast 360 kW electric charging points at Amazon’s Tilbury and Milton Keynes sites.