According to FedEx, the estimated reduction of tailpipe CO 2 emission for this trial journey is approximately 100 kilograms compared to diesel-powered vans if the EVs are used on a regular basis. FedEx is using this initial trial run as an initial assessment of the operational effectiveness for future cross-border pick-up and delivery operations. The results from this single trial run will be important in shaping the future of FedEx operations. As the trip will be made in a eco-friendly vehicle, it is expected that it will not only benefit the environment, but also help improve the efficiency of its fleet, while providing excellent service to its customers.
The trial run marks an important milestone for FedEx, as the company works towards its goal to transform its entire global pickup and delivery fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040 through a phased approach. In May 2023, FedEx added two EVs to its fleet in Malaysia for parcel pick-up and delivery operations within the Klang Valley.
Tien Long Woon, managing director of FedEx Express Malaysia said, "Making this cross-border attempt with a zero-tailpipe emissions vehicle goes beyond a logistical achievement, and represents a bold step in beginning to redefine industry standardsFedEx is committed to innovating and leveraging technologies that enable improvements to the efficiency of our operations, as well as provide better and more sustainable service to our customers in Malaysia.”
The company recently launched a cloud-based carbon emissions reporting tool, FedEx® Sustainability Insights, giving customers in Malaysia access to historical emissions information on their shipments within the FedEx network. FedEx customers can use the data to make informed decisions on their future shipping strategy to reduce their impact to the environment.
This trial run is supported by the folks who distribute the Maxus EV van, Westar as well as Shell Recharge, who provided the charging facilities for the van on its journey to (and from) Changi. It is assumed that all the parties will gauge the potential of using such a vehicle for long distance delivery services.. The data collected will allow FedEx to take into account the various factors when it comes to using EVs for long distances.
Right now, this is just a trial run for data collection. Currently, FedEx operates diesel powered prime movers that transport items between Shah Alam and Changi. The time that Fed Ex estimated for the trip with a one hour stop for charging (and rest for the driver) is about 7 hours point to point. According to FedEx, the diesel trucks take about 6 hours or so depending on the time it take to clear the border crossing. The long 40 foot container trucks also act as bonded cargo facility and are actually approved for border crossings. They also carry large volumes of cargo and in terms of load carrying capacity, or volume, it is efficient. The reason why the Maxus EV van was used is that it is as a trial run for the time being.
In terms of having EVs for long distance transportation, this is something new and used to see what can or cannot be achieved with such forms of vehicles.
If you want to know more about FedEx sustainability programs, head over to
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/sustainability.html.
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