Skip to main content
Home
EV Stories

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Cars
  • Vans
  • Trucks
  • News
User account menu
  • Contact

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Volta Trucks
  3. DB Schenker to test 150 Volta Zero electric trucks

DB Schenker to test 150 Volta Zero electric trucks

DB Schenker to test 150 Volta Zero electric trucks

DB Schenker, one of Europe's leading logistics and transportation companies, has announced that it will test 150 Volta Zero trucks, the world's first purpose-built electric trucks, in its operations across the continent. The pilot test, which will start later this year, is part of DB Schenker's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and offering green logistics solutions to its customers.

The Volta Zero is a 16-tonne electric truck designed specifically for urban deliveries. It features a unique cab design that places the driver in the vehicle's center, providing a 220-degree range of visibility and minimizing blind spots. The cab also has sliding doors and a low step for easy entry and exit, as well as a spacious and comfortable interior with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a matching infotainment touchscreen.

The Volta Zero is powered by a Proterra battery pack that offers a range of 150 to 200 kilometers (95 to 125 miles), more than enough for most inner-city logistics and distribution vehicles. The battery pack is located between the chassis rails, which is the safest possible location. The truck also uses a compact electric motor, transmission, and axle unit supplied by Meritor, which provides enhanced efficiency and delivers 149 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

The Volta Zero is not only eco-friendly but also versatile and capable. It can accommodate up to seven pallets or 16 Euro pallets in its cargo space, which has a volume of 37.7 cubic meters (1,331 cubic feet). It can also support different body types, such as ambient or refrigerated storage for temperature-sensitive cargo. Moreover, it can leverage bi-directional charging capability to power other devices or vehicles using its battery.

First image gallery
Volta Zero electric truck

DB Schenker is one of the first customers of Volta Trucks and has visited the manufacturer's facility in Steyr, Austria, to participate in developing the prototype. Cyrille Bonjean, head of land transport at DB Schenker Europe, said: "The upcoming European pilot test of Volta Zero Trucks is an important milestone for Volta Trucks and for us. As a market leader, we strive to be the world's leading supplier of green logistics and have a strong focus on reducing emissions from our vehicle fleet. The feedback from our drivers and transporters during the pilot tests will be valuable when it comes time to start series production of the truck."

DB Schenker plans to test the Volta Zero trucks at its European terminals to transport goods from distribution hubs to city centers and urban areas. This is where the truck's innovative design comes into its own, as it can navigate narrow streets and congested traffic with ease and safety. DB Schenker aims to offer emission-free deliveries in 124 cities and 22 countries with its 330 electric trucks and 70 electric cargo bikes – the forwarding market's largest fleet of electrified vehicles.

Second image gallery
Volta Zero electric truck

The Volta Zero is more than just an electric truck. It is a revolution in commercial vehicle operations and a next-generation driving experience. It is also a statement of DB Schenker's vision and ambition to become a global leader in sustainable logistics. By testing 150 Volta Zero trucks in Europe, DB Schenker hopes to make city centers safer and more sustainable for all. @via Volta Trucks.

Brand

  • Volta Trucks
  • DB Schenker

Category

  • Electric trucks

Tags

  • Volta Zero
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Road transport
  • Green vehicles
  • Add new comment
avatar
By EV Stories, 13 March, 2023

Similar stories

Maxus T90EV Electric PickUp Truck and Its Groundbreaking Challenges

The Maxus T90EV is the first fully electric pickup truck in the United Kingdom. The T90EV from Maxus, the commercial sibling brand of MG, has shown promise, despite the… Continue reading...

Maxus T90EV Electric PickUp Truck

Iveco's Bold Move: Taking Over Nikola in Europe

Iveco has made a surprising and daring decision: It has taken over the ownership of Nikola in Europe, effectively becoming the sole owner of the joint venture. This… Continue reading...

Iveco's Bold Move: Taking Over Nikola in Europe

Volvo Trucks and Cemex Make History with First Electric Concrete Mixer Truck

Concrete mixer trucks are essential for transporting ready-mix concrete to construction sites but also contribute to air pollution and noise levels. That's why Volvo Trucks and Cemex… Continue reading...

Volvo FMX Electric

The Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric truck is scheduled to go into production

The Mercedes-Benz eEconic starts the final test phase before the series production. FES Frankfurter Entsorgungs- und Service GmbH is now using the Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric… Continue reading...

Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric truck

MAN's eTruck and award-winning eBus take centre stage at Transport 2023

MAN, a leading truck and bus manufacturer, is set to showcase its latest innovations at the upcoming Transport fair in Herning, Denmark. The event, which runs from 20-22 April,… Continue reading...

MAN eTruck

Scania is expanding its line of regional delivery fully-electric trucks

Scania, a division of Volkswagen's commercial vehicle arm Traton, plans to introduce one or more new all-electric models annually. In addition, to the fleet of inner-city delivery… Continue reading...

Scania 45R

Skoda's latest addition: the Enyaq 80 Premium - a model full of extra features

Skoda has always been known for producing reliable and affordable vehicles, and their latest offering, the Enyaq 80 Premium, is no exception. In fact, it was the year's best-… Continue reading...

Skoda Enyaq 80 Premium

Daimler Truck wants battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles in its future

Since the beginning of the year, Daimler Truck has been detached from Mercedes-Benz and is now its own listed company. Like the former car sister, the truck and bus manufacturers are also… Continue reading...

Daimler Truck wants battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles in its future

The Scania electric truck wins over skeptical drivers and city officials

"The indicator beeps even louder!" Christian Lang puts it in a nutshell. According to his experience as an e-truck driver, the advent of the Scania BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) marked a… Continue reading...

The Scania electric truck wins over skeptical drivers and city officials

New Hyundai KONA Electric: Drive the future with style, power and sustainability

Hyundai has launched the all-new KONA Electric during a digital world premiere, and it is an upscale team player offering a number of smart and advanced safety and utility features… Continue reading...

Hyundai KONA Electric

Like us!

EV stories

Latest Electric Vehicles Stories

The MINI Countryman E: A Stylish and Sustainable Electric Crossover for the Urban Jungle

The MINI Countryman E: A Stylish and Sustainable Electric Crossover for the Urban Jungle

2024 Toyota RAV4: What's New and What's Not for the Popular SUV

2024 Toyota RAV4: What's New and What's Not for the Popular SUV

The Abarth 500e: A Small Car with a Big Personality and a Design Award

Abarth 500e

Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric: A Versatile and Eco-Friendly Choice for Professionals

Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric

MG4 Electric Hatchback Adds Two New Variants

MG4 XPower

Meet the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, the First-Ever Rally-Inspired EV from Ford

Meet the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally, the First-Ever Rally-Inspired EV from Ford

AI Assistants and Voice Recognition: Are They Helpful in Electric Vehicles?

AI Assistants and Voice Recognition: Are They Helpful in Electric Vehicles?

Volkswagen ID.GTI Concept: The Future of Hot Hatches is Electric

Volkswagen ID.GTI Concept: The Future of Hot Hatches is Electric

Kia EV9: The All-Electric SUV That Outshines the Competition

Kia EV9: The All-Electric SUV That Outshines the Competition

MINI goes all-in on electric with its new family of models

MINI goes all-in on electric with its new family of models

Partners

»Panorica  »Car division  »Junk Car Removal in Toronto GTA

Popular Electric Vehicles Stories

Toyota Accelerates Its Electrification Plans with U.S. BEV Production and Battery Plant Investment

Toyota Accelerates Its Electrification Plans with U.S. BEV Production and Battery Plant Investment

The US government intends to support electric vehicles heavily

United States government

The new Mia 2.0 will be priced at about 16,000 euros

Mia Electric car

The Opel Astra electric car will be available from 2023

Opel Astra

The Peugeot e-3008 electric SUV will finally arrive in 2023

The Peugeot e-3008 will finally arrive in 2023

The new BMW iX electric SUV in Phytonic Blue Metallic

BMW iX electric SUV

Zeekr X: The Affordable and Stylish Electric Hatchback from China

Zeekr X

The new YOYO electric quadricycle with a range of 160 kilometers

XEV YOYO electric city car

The first electric truck from Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck

The new Peugeot e-308 and e-308 SW electric cars from 2023

Peugeot e-308 electric car
Ford
Volkswagen
Polestar
BMW
Renault
Hyundai
Audi
Mercedes-Benz
Skoda
Opel
Tesla
Fiat
Volvo
Jeep
Citroen
Mini
RSS feed

evstories.com · 2023 · Privacy Policy · Powered by Contabo VPS

Powered by Drupal