Bolloré Logistics Taiwan has launched its first hybrid truck, the Hino 300 HV, for local deliveries – in collaboration with long-term partner Chieh Yu.
The Hino 300 HV was selected to meet growing demand for greener logistics solutions on the domestic market and comes equipped with a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery which Bolloré claims has the advantage of proven reliability, safety and durability, as well a resilience to overcharging. It is a 6.5 ton truck with a payload capacity of 3 tons per trip. The new Hino Hybrid can also accelerate gently without increasing diesel engine revs, using the electric motor for propulsion instead. Additionally, the vehicle will cover nearly 20,000 km per year, plying from clients’ warehouses up to their boutiques anywhere within Taiwan island.
Bolloré claims that this will translate up to 20% in overall energy savings, reducing 9 tons of CO2 for every 70,000 km travelled – the equivalent of 135 tree seedlings grown for 10 years. In line with Bolloré Logistics Taiwan’s goal of becoming an industry leader in Green Supply Chain Solutions, the deployment of the hybrid truck also serves to greatly reduce fine particles emissions and noise pollution at the local level.
“Powering Sustainable Logistics is not just a tagline to us – we actively practise this philosophy to deliver greener, smarter, and cost-effective solutions across the domestic market. We truly believe that the use of cleaner trucking technologies will help to shape the future of the logistics industry in a responsible manner and are thankful to the stakeholders who have stood beside us in pioneering such initiatives and innovating towards a greener, better future”, said Helen Hung, Managing Director of Bolloré Logistics Taiwan.
Through its CSR Programme “Powering Sustainable Logistics”, Bolloré Logistics is committed to providing sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers. As the need for sustainability continues to grow, having low carbon impact transportation plans becomes more critical for road freight.
Source: Bolloré Logistics
