TNT Express will have the industry’s first totally electric vehicle fleet in China. Produced by Dongfeng Motor, TNT’s electric vehicle fleet – initially comprising five vehicles – was designed, manufactured and assembled in China.
After a successful three-month trial operation, the electric delivery fleet is now fully operational in Shanghai. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the express industry, these zero-emissions vehicles come with a monitoring set-up to allow continuous optimization for delivery routes.
Zawya reports TNT’s electric delivery vehicles have received the E-Mark certification –‘pure electric’ and ‘zero emission.’ The vehicles require only two-and-a-half hours to be fully charged – less than an hour for fast charge, short journey mode – and can travel more than 120 kilometers on a full charge.