DHL Global Forwarding has sealed a deal to deliver electric Fun Utility Vehicles (FUV) made by manufacturer Arcimoto from factory floor directly to customers' homes across the United States to reduce carbon emissions.
Arcimoto is an electric vehicle company headquartered in Eugene, Oregon that manufactures and sells the tandem two-seat, three-wheeled everyday electric vehicle FUV, as well as the Rapid Responder for emergency services and the Deliverator for last-mile deliveries.
The distribution program will launch in two phases, initially focusing on the lower 48 U.S. states, with a later expansion slated to include Alaska, Hawaii and international destinations.
Using its digital logistics solutions, DHL Global Forwarding will deliver the FUV vehicles directly to consumers’ homes. The program will combine true factory-direct residential delivery with a seamless online user experience to allow tracking from dock to driveway, with tracking numbers informing customers of delivery date targets and shipment updates every step of the way.
David Goldberg, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, US, commented: “We are very pleased to announce this partnership, leveraging DHL Global Forwarding's digitized logistics technology to deliver Arcimoto's highly-efficient electric vehicles, which are making a real impact in reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and air pollution.
“This type of innovation falls squarely in line with DHL’s GoGreen environmental protection program, which aims to reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.”
Arcimoto Founder and CEO, Mark Frohnmayer, added: “This partnership represents an incredible milestone for Arcimoto and our direct-to-customer sales model. As we plan for mass production, a seamless delivery solution from our factory is vitally important.
“DHL’s best-in-class technology, out-of-the-box-truck thinking, and commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship drive a huge win for Arcimoto adopters, who will benefit from not only the efficiency and joy of the Fun Utility Vehicle, but also the speed and accessibility of receiving one.”
The partnership is part of DHL Global Forwarding’s focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
