Parcel company GLS is going to deliver emission-free in four Dutch inner cities. In Apeldoorn, The Hague, Utrecht and Zwolle, GLS is replacing diesel trucks for electric vehicles.
With a full battery, the so-called eVans can cover around 120 kilometres. That is enough to drive the full delivery routes in the regions. In nearby GLS depots, the vehicles are charged overnight.
GLS recently invested in building the charging infrastructure. "Compared to the diesel vans, we are compromising on loading volume and range," says Milo Kars. "But for us, building a 'green' fleet is an important part of our environmental measures."
Since November 2019, GLS Netherlands has participated in Connekt's Lean & Green non-profit initiative. The parcel delivery company aims to be awarded a Lean & Green star. To do so, it must achieve at least a 20 per cent CO2 reduction within five years.
