FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has deployed its first three electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The EVs will be used for parcel pickup and delivery operations within high-traffic areas in the UAE.
Why It Matters
FedEx is committed to reducing its environmental impact and achieving carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040. Vehicle electrification is one of the key areas in this journey. By deploying EVs in the UAE, FedEx is helping to reduce air pollution and create more sustainable urban transportation.
Key Points
- FedEx has a goal to make 50% of FedEx Express global pickup and delivery vehicle purchases electric by 2025, and 100% by 2030.
- The EVs introduced in the UAE have zero-tailpipe emissions and a delivery capacity of 280 kilometers operational range.
- The company has installed EV charging stations at its facilities in the UAE to ensure that the vehicles can easily cover a full day’s route.
- FedEx is also working with customers to reduce their environmental impact. The company recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights, which gives customers in key Middle East and North Africa markets access to historical emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network.
Bottom Line
FedEx is committed to sustainability and is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact. The deployment of EVs in the UAE is a positive step towards achieving the company’s carbon-neutral goals.
Additional Information
- FedEx is one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, with a fleet of over 200,000 vehicles.
- The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set a goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040.
- It is also working with customers to reduce their environmental impact. The company recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights, which gives customers in key Middle East and North Africa markets access to historical emissions information on their shipments within their network.
Sources
FedEx | WebWire
