EV adoption will support the company’s goal in achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040
FedEx Express (FedEx) recently announced the deployment of its first three electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable logistics.
The initial phase of this eco-friendly fleet will focus on parcel pickup and delivery operations within high-traffic areas in the UAE. The EVs introduced have zero-tailpipe emissions and, on a full charge, have a delivery capacity of 280 kilometers operational range, according to a press communique.
This extensive range, combined with the EV charging stations installed at FedEx facilities in the UAE, ensure that the vehicles can easily cover a full day’s route, making them an environmentally responsible choice for last-mile delivery solutions.
Earlier this year, the company completed EV trials in the UAE to test the operational effectiveness of EVs on a standard route fully loaded with packages. Introducing EVs in the UAE contributes towards the company’s goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040.
“FedEx is committed to innovating and leveraging technologies that enable us to enhance the efficiency of our operations, and provide a better and more sustainable service to our customers. This initiative also helps maximize the positive effects of reducing emissions and creating sustainable urban transportation, thereby supporting the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative,” noted Tayssir Awada, VP, FedEx Express, Planning and Engineering, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Region.
The company also recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights, giving customers in key Middle East and North Africa markets access to historical emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network.
