FedEx drives ahead with zero-emission vans in Hong Kong

FedEx Express is expanding its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the introduction of 10 newall-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong, its first fleet of zero-emission

The 10 state-of-the-art FedEx Smith Edison electric vehicles will be deployed in Hong Kong inMarch 2013, joining the more than 650 alternative-energy delivery vehicles already in the FedExglobal vehicle fleet, including some 200 all-electric vehicles by the end of the fiscal year2013.

In Asia Pacific, FedEx has two hybrid vehicles in Hong Kong already in operation since 2010 andteamed up with General Motors in Japan in the test operations of a fuel-cell delivery vehicle forone year. FedEx announced in September 2012 that it had been working with Nissan to co-test thee-NV200 electric van in Japan and the UK.

“This is a milestone for FedEx in Asia Pacific. The deployment of the new zero emissionall-electric vehicles demonstrates FedEx’s commitment to delivering industry-leading innovation,while reducing our environmental impact. We are proud to build a more sustainable operation in thelong-term through fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and provide our customers withunparalleled connectivity and services. These electric trucks are not only aimed at improvingFedEx’s fleet efficiency in Asia Pacific, but also promoting the development of all-electric trucksamong all vehicle users for a more sustainable future,” said David L. Cunningham Jr., president,FedEx Asia Pacific.

The company announced earlier this month it has already surpassed its goal to increase the fuelefficiency of its vehicle fleet by 20% by 2020 and has now upped the target to a 30% fuelefficiency improvement for its global vehicle fleet by the original 2020 target date.

FedEx is looking to achieve its environmental goals through EarthSmart – the FedEx roadmap foroperating in an increasingly sustainable way and engaging team members, customers, businesspartners, and a network of influencers to help reduce the environmental impact of its dailybusiness operations.