DHL unveils the StreetScooter electric delivery vehicle

Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading postal and logistics group, was granted an individual operating permit today from Dekra (vehicle testing and certification) to operate electric StreetScooter vehicles. Deutsche Post DHL, StreetScooter and RWTH Aachen University have developed this innovative electric car that is specifically designed for mail and parcel delivery. Dekra granted the individual operating permit after extensive testing of the electromagnetic compatibility and other technical specifications. The first StreetScooter will be put into operation for mail and parcel delivery beginning at the end of August as part of the pilot project "CO2-freie Zustellung Bonn" (carbon neutral delivery Bonn). By the end of 2013, a total of 50 vehicles are scheduled to be in operation, 20 of which in Bonn and another 30 at delivery depots around Germany.