FedEx Express and Modec have introduced 10 new electric commercial vehicles for use in the United Kingdom
. The vehicles, designed for commercial operation in urban environments, will travel an average of 13,725 miles in a year.
Each vehicle features the FedEx EarthSmart logo, and the effort is part of the company's commitment to improve fuel efficiency of its vehicle fleet by 20 percent and cut carbon dioxide emissions from its aircraft fleet by 20 percent per available ton mile by 2020.
The company operates 264 hybrid vehicles around the world, including vehicles in Italy and France.
The Modec vehicle can travel more than 60 miles on one overnight charge of its removable battery pack. According to FedEx, the vehicles can save around 11 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year compared to a similar weight diesel vehicle.
"We are committed to practical investments in technology and innovation to minimize our impact on the environment," said Adam Psarianos, vice president of operations at FedEx Express Northern Europe. "I feel that these vans will meet both the practical needs of our customers and the need to operate in a sustainable manner."
"The couriers have praised the vans for their comfort and ease of use and are really proud to play their part in an environmentally-responsible manner," said Mark Gordon, senior manager of operations, FedEx Express UK.
