Unmissable at the entrance of last month’s Bed Show, Hypnos has unveiled its first HGEV (heavy goods electric vehicle) articulated truck as part of a transition to a fleet that reduces the carbon emissions of deliveries across the UK.
In partnership with Europe’s largest integrated logistics company, British bedmaker Hypnos is now delivering mattresses with the first DFDS-operated HGEV in the UK.
The Volvo FH Electric marks a significant milestone for DFDS electric truck operations and will help Hypnos to continue its drive to a low emissions fleet. With a range of up to 300km, the truck is making it possible for Hypnos to deliver mattresses to retailers and contract projects across the country with zero tailpipe emissions. Currently, there is a very limited number of HGEVs on UK roads, making this an impressive achievement.
The first of several new EV trucks for Hypnos, the Volvo FH Electric joins a fleet that is already trialling renewable bio-diesel (HVO) derived from waste vegetable and animal fats and oils. A second-generation biofuel, the switch to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) has helped Hypnos to significantly reduce the emissions of deliveries, with the company achieving over a -66% reduction in CO2e compared to running on fossil-fuel derived diesel for the same route.
The partnership with DFDS is not only helping Hypnos to reduce the emissions of transportation but has also provided better efficiency through advanced tracking software. In the development phase, DFDS analysed the existing routes operated and managed to eliminate an entire route without any compromise to customer service or timescales.
Hypnos group MD David Baldry says: “This exciting addition to our Hypnos transport fleet demonstrates an ongoing five-year commitment to actively reduce our carbon footprint and build a more sustainable future. With this step, we're continuing to lead the charge in environmental responsibility within the bedding industry – from the materials we use, right down to how we deliver our beds.”
Hypnos will be transitioning to a further three Volvo FH HGEVs over the coming months.
Pictured: David Baldry and CEO James Keen with the first of the new vehicles
