FedEx launches new electric truck initiative
FedEx announces that 4 all-electric trucks will begin parcel delivery service in Los Angeles in June 2010.
By Melissa Hincha-OwnbyMon, Mar 29 2010 at 1:42 PM EST
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Photo: FedEx FedEx already has more than 1,800 alternative fuel vehicles in its worldwide fleet. Today, the company announced the addition of four all-electric delivery trucks to their lineup. These trucks will begin parcel delivery service in the Los Angeles, Calif., region beginning in June. To celebrate the addition of these new trucks to their fleet, FedEx is launching a “Charge Up Route 66” tour today in Chicago with the unveiling of the first FedEx electric delivery truck.
Route 66 was not chosen by accident. This historical roadway helped foster inter-city commerce when it first opened up in the 1920s. Through its delivery service, FedEx also fosters inter-city commerce. The company also supports the creation of a program to “encourage affordable electrification of local transportation to foster more domestic energy production, less reliance on imported petroleum, and an overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.” Source: FedEx
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The vehicle being unveiled today in Chicago is made by Navistar and it was built in Indiana, one of the states most severely affected by the recent auto industry crisis. This won’t be the first all-electric Navistar FedEx truck put into service, though. The company already has several in operation in Europe including 10 in London and five on order for Paris.
One challenge that FedEx faced was commissioning a delivery truck with a driving range that would encompass an entire shift without the need to stop for a recharge. The Navistar has the ability to run for an entire eight-hour shift without needing to be recharged. This will allow the driver to be as efficient with his deliveries as he typically is but he is now able to do so with zero emissions.
The addition of the electric trucks to FedEx’s delivery fleet will help the company meet their green fleet goals. The company is targeting an overall fuel efficiency reduction of 20 percent by 2020. FedEx is home to the largest hybrid vehicle fleet in the industry and its hybrid fleet has traveled more than 5 million miles.
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Randy Vanveer
09/09/2010 23:14 PM
Now Delivery is a company that delivers freight from one company to another. They use small vans, medium size trucks, and semi trucks with long trailers. They deliver goods within the state of Michigan. For more information http://nowdeliverytruckingmi.com/
Maintenace Mechanic
04/01/2010 10:42 AM
As a mechanic for Fedex Express, you guys need to get a clue.... Yes our fleet is aging but anybody that's in this industryn knows that you just can't go out and buy all new equipment. While I might not be that sharpest tool in the shed even I know it's not economically sound to do this. I get frustrated tyoo but I have to work with what I have also..
frustrated courier
03/29/2010 21:44 PM
As a FedEx courier, we can't get any vehicles, let alone electric ones. The fleet is falling apart and management has done nothing to correct this aspect of "superior customer service".
Lynnette Mcintire
03/29/2010 15:33 PM
Despite FedEx's headline that says their electric vehicles are the first in the industry, its not true. UPS has had all-electric vehicles since the 1930s. And we still have some in NYC.
