According to Sawyer Merritt, DHL Supply Chain Vice President Stephan Schablinski confirmed that DHL has ordered a significant number of Tesla Semi trucks, with plans to expand its fleet further in 2026 as Tesla increases volume production. DHL's two-week, 3,000-mile trial of the Tesla Semi showed impressive results, averaging 1.72 kWh per mile at speeds over 50 mph and completing a 390-mile test fully loaded at 75,000 lbs. Schablinski highlighted that these performance metrics open new business opportunities, enabled by advanced AI fleet management and optimization technologies. The Tesla Semi's integration is expected to enhance operational efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 metric tons annually, and support DHL’s target of 66% zero-emissions last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030. This move positions DHL at the forefront of AI-enabled, sustainable logistics. (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter)

According to Satya Nadella, Swiggy is utilizing Microsoft Fabric to process billions of data points in near real time, enabling advanced AI-driven innovations in their delivery operations for millions of users (source: news.microsoft.com). This integration supports Swiggy in automating logistics, optimizing routes, and personalizing user experiences, demonstrating a strong business case for large-scale AI and data analytics platforms in the food delivery industry.

According to Sawyer Merritt, the UK government has announced that starting April 2028, electric vehicle drivers will pay a road tax of 3p per mile while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, with rates set to increase annually. This policy shift directly impacts AI-driven fleet management and autonomous vehicle companies, requiring them to adapt cost models and optimize route planning for electric and hybrid fleets. Businesses leveraging AI for logistics and transportation must now integrate dynamic tax calculations into decision-making systems and explore new efficiencies to maintain profitability (source: Sawyer Merritt on X, November 26, 2025).