FedEx Express Begins Testing EVs In India For Parcel Transportation

E-Commerce is one of the biggest markets for electric vehicle deployment especially when it comes to intracity movement of goods. Quite a few online sellers are already using EVs for distribution of packages and now FedEx Express too has taken a step in this direction. The express transportation company has announced the start of electric vehicle (EV) trials in India as part of its global goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040. The trial of the electric vehicle is expected to conclude in a month in Bangalore.

FedEx will use EVs for intracity distribution of goods.

Mohamad Sayegh, Vice President, India Operations for FedEx Express said, "FedEx has a mission to connect the world responsibly and resourcefully, and I'm incredibly pleased to announce the launch of our electric vehicle trial in India, which is in line with our global goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040. With the growth of e-commerce in India, we're constantly looking for ways to support this momentum while reducing environmental impact. The commencement of EV trials brings us one step closer to this vision."

The company will test the vehicle technology within FedEx Express operations, assessing the vehicles' operational effectiveness on a standard route fully loaded with packages. Following positive trial results, FedEx Express will extend the trial to Delhi. By 2040, the company is aiming for a complete shift in its global parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet with zero-emission electric vehicles. This vehicle electrification goal is being approached through phased programs to replace existing vehicles. The aim is for 50 per cent of FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases to be electric vehicles by 2025, rising to 100 per cent by 2030.