Shell powers DHL Express’ delivery fleets in the Netherlands
Published on: Jan 15, 2024
The mobility company has installed 45 electric vehicle chargers at a delivery center near the center of Amsterdam.
Shell and DHL Express have joined forces in the Netherlands to make parcel delivery services more sustainable.
At the DHL Express location in Nieuw-Vennep, Shell has installed 45 electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the delivery vans. With the mobility company’s Dynamic Load Balancing the vans are able to charge, while power for the other business systems is guaranteed.
Thanks to the smart software deployed, more grid capacity is not needed and the number of chargers can be expanded quickly if needed.
"Installing the EV chargers with DHL Express fits in with our range of solutions for company locations. In addition to EV chargers, renewable diesel for heavy-duty trucks and chargers for e-trucks can be considered," said Fedde Wielenga, Head of Fleet Solutions at Shell Netherlands.
Switching to electric driving poses challenges for companies, such as the maximum amount of energy that can be purchased within the electricity contract. As extending that contract is usually expensive or not an option due to overload on the national electricity grid, smart solutions are needed to circumvent this challenge.
The smart control system of Shell's Dynamic Load Balancing ensures that the energy demand remains below the maximum by optimally matching the energy demand of the charging stations.
