On September 17, during the Hannover International Transportation and Logistics Expo in Germany, BYD and CEVA Logistics (Chinese name: 基华物流) jointly announced their collaboration in European logistics and ground transportation. BYD will deliver four ETH8 pure electric trucks in January 2025, continuously supporting CEVA Logistics in achieving its decarbonization strategy.
BYD’s Pure Electric Trucks at the Hannover International Transportation and Logistics Expo
BYD has been innovating continuously in the field of sustainable transportation, boasting world-leading new energy technologies and over 29 years of experience in power battery research and development. The company offers a comprehensive range of pure electric truck products. The ETH8 is specially designed for European freight logistics systems, featuring a self-developed pure electric truck platform with a range of 250 kilometers and fast-charging capabilities, excelling in performance, energy efficiency, and maintenance costs. After delivery, the four electric trucks will be put into operation in the Netherlands, integrating into CEVA Logistics’ existing ground transportation system.
BYD’s ETH8 Pure Electric Truck
Shu Youxing, General Manager of BYD Europe Automotive Sales Division, stated, “We are pleased to collaborate with CEVA Logistics. As global leaders in our respective fields, both parties are committed to reducing carbon emissions and making logistics transportation systems more sustainable. BYD has cutting-edge technology and extensive knowledge in new energy vehicles and will continue to introduce a series of pure electric trucks suitable for the European market, supporting local green transformation.”
Sandra Villeminot, Global Head of Ground and Rail Transportation Sustainability at CEVA Logistics, said, “Decarbonizing our ground transportation fleet is a critical step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Our partnership with BYD is crucial for the successful decarbonization of the industry, and we will explore more sustainable cargo transportation methods together.”
BYD’s new energy vehicles are now present in over 90 countries across six continents. Globally, BYD has delivered over 8 million new energy vehicles and more than 85,000 pure electric commercial vehicles. In the future, BYD will continue to drive innovation through technology, uphold its green dreams, and support the green transformation of transportation systems, contributing to the sustainable development of human society.
