Solar panels to help charge batteries on 67 DHL Express trucks

International shipping provider DHL Express announced on Thursday it is installing solar panels on 67 vehicles in its pickup and delivery fleet across the U.S.Each medium- and heavy-duty truck with Trailar’s solar technology installed is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1,000 kilograms per year, according to a release. For all 67 vehicles, that is the emissions equivalent of taking 14.6 passenger vehicles off the road each year.The electricity generated from the sun using solar panels will be used to charge the battery and power liftgates and other ancillary equipment. This should reduce fuel consumption due to the reduced load on the alternator, DHL Express said.“We’re aiming to improve the lives of people where they live and work, using cleaner pickup and delivery solutions – such as electric vehicles and cargo cycles – and now augmenting our truck fleet with this…

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