FedEx Australia expands electric vehicle fleet for sustainability

In Short:
– FedEx Australia plans to add 55 electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and attract eco-friendly consumers.
– The fleet will start with 15 electric trucks in Adelaide, aiming for a fully electrified global fleet by 2040.

One of Australia’s largest delivery firms, FedEx Australia, plans to add 55 electric vans and trucks to its fleet, aiming to attract environmentally conscious businesses and consumers.

The initiative will start with 15 battery-powered trucks introduced in Adelaide, followed by rollouts in Sydney and Melbourne this year.

The announcement aligns with similar steps taken by companies like ANC Delivers and Australia Post in recent weeks.

FedEx aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions, with each eCanter truck projected to cut 13.2 tonnes of emissions over 30,000 kilometres compared to diesel vehicles.

The fleet will also include Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, which are expected to reduce emissions by 8.5 tonnes annually per vehicle.

Fleet Electrification

FedEx plans to expand electric vehicle use to regional depots once charging infrastructure is established. The company aims for a fully electrified global pick-up and delivery fleet by 2040.

Despite higher initial costs, long-term savings and driver demand for electric vehicles are anticipated to offset expenses.

FedEx’s move follows announcements by ANC Delivers, Australia Post, and Linfox, all making strides in electrifying transport amid growing environmental concerns.