Sustainable logistics company, Hived, is adding nine new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s and two eActros 400 models to its all-electric fleet. Supplied by Motus Truck & Van, the trucks will be put to work on the company’s middle-mile deliveries and supported by infrastructure at Hived’s transport hubs.
Hived’s co-founder and chief product officer, Mathias Krieger said: “This is a major moment for the logistics industry. In an industry where the status quo is to run a mixed fleet at best, Hived is the first delivery company to operate an all-electric delivery network across the middle and final delivery mile. With the eActros, Hived continues to redefine what a modern delivery company looks like with our expanded electric middle-mile capacity.”
To maximise the potential of its new electric trucks, over the next 12 months, Hived will install megawatt charging at its depots in West London, the Midlands and Manchester. At 1MW the eActros 600 with its 600kWh battery will be able to charge from 20 to 80% in half an hour. The eActros 600 has a range of up to 310 miles on a full charge, making it suitable for Hived’s middle-mile operations between retailer warehouses and customer deliveries.
Stuart Jeggo, sales and marketing director of Daimler Truck UK Limited said: “Hived’s rapid growth in the UK is extremely impressive, so we are delighted to be the chosen partner for their first eHGVs. I look forward to seeing the first vehicles delivered and out on the road later this year.”
James Venables, head of future sustainability of Daimler Truck UK added: “Hived’s commitment to end-to-end, all electric delivery service is a great example of how switching to electric trucks can improve the sustainability of any company, particularly in the delivery sector. This progressive, future-focussed company is the ideal partner for us and the eActros.”
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