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the future of cargo
12 electric cargo aircraft will be purchased and operated by DHL express by 2024
Alice eCargo, aeronave elétrica de carga
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Rafael Ramos
8/4/2021
Electric aircraft maker Eviation and DHL express announced that it has ordered 12 cargo aircraft from the Seattle-based company. These are 12 all-electric aircraft that can be controlled by just one pilot and have a maximum range of 815 kilometers. The aircraft can carry up to 1200 kg.
The aircraft, called Alice eCargo, also have a loading time of 30 minutes for each hour of flight, thus ensuring that deliveries made by DHL can be fast. The company placed the first order for Eviation's all-electric cargo aircraft. The new aircraft will operate in all environments that DHL already operates, with both piston and jet aircraft.
“We firmly believe in a future with zero-emission logistics,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. “For this reason, our investments always follow the objective of improving our carbon footprint. On our path to clean logistical operations, the electrification of each mode of transport plays a crucial role and will significantly contribute to our overall sustainability and zero emissions goal.”
Alice eCargo, aeronave elétrica de carga
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DHL is committed to sustainability, with decarbonisation being one of the main points on the Group's Sustainability roadmap. The total investment for decarbonization actions is in the order of 7 billion euros. Ambitious goals are on the list, such as using more sustainable fuels and constructing environmentally friendly buildings.
In July of this year, DHL partnered with Bulgarian manufacturer Dronamics to transport same-day cargo.
Alice eCargo, aeronave elétrica de carga
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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