DPD to pilot 'world first' electric delivery truck in London

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Fully electric 16-tonne delivery vehicle to hit London's streets early next year as logistics firm bemoans market supply shortage for EVs

DPD has announced plans to trial "the world's first" purpose-built, fully electric 16-tonne delivery truck in London early next year, as the UK logistics firm accelerates its zero emission delivery vision....

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