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VW partners with DHL Express SA

for pilot test of ID. Buzz Cargo fleet

DHL EXPRESS has partnered with Volkswagen Volkswagen’s long-term plan to gradually introduce
Commercial Vehicles for the pilot test of the ID. Buzz its electric vehicles to the local market. At the end
Cargo fleet in South Africa. Four ID. Buzz Cargo units of the pilot test, we hope to have gathered sufficient
will be placed at the DHL Express Service Centres in information and insights on the readiness of the local
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban for six months. market for the introduction of a commercial electric
The units will be utilised for specialised last-mile vehicle such as the ID. Buzz Cargo. We are very excited
delivery service as part of DHL’s local pilot test of its to partner with DHL, which shares a similar commitment
global zero emissions logistics target. of zero emissions by 2050 in accordance with the Paris
Climate Agreement.”
The introduction of the ID. Buzz Cargo test fleet
is an effort towards the realisation of Volkswagen Jed Michaletos, Managing Director at DHL Express
Group South Africa’s electric vehicles strategy for the South Africa, adds: “As the world’s leading logistics
Volkswagen brand in South Africa. The test fleet will company, we have a responsibility to set an example in
assist Volkswagen to build awareness of its electric our industry and be a sustainability leader. DHL Express
vehicles in South Africa and to obtain learnings that are has committed to achieving zero emissions by 2050
key to the brand’s electric vehicles strategy. through a number of initiatives, one of which is ensuring
that we have at least 60 percent electric vehicles for
Thomas Milz, Director of Sales and Marketing at last-mile deliveries by 2030. We are excited to partner
VWSA, says: “Our partnership with DHL Express on with VWSA to pilot its ID. Buzz in our South African
the ID. Buzz Cargo test fleet marks the beginning of operations.” •

Thomas Milz (Director of Sales and Marketing,
VWSA) and Jed Michaletos (Managing
Director, DHL Express South Africa).

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