Freighter FedEx Switches To Electric Vehicles

Climate changes around the world cause many countries and companies to increase their measures. Internal combustion engine vehicles also cause significant carbon emissions, increasing the effects of climate change. For this reason, day by day use of electric vehiclesis becoming popular both institutionally and individually.

Commercial vehicles are also among those affected. In a news we gave in the past weeks, we shared that China started commercial trials of electric buses and took steps towards the use of electric commercial vehicles. Now a US-based cargo and logistics company FedEx made an important move in this regard and took delivery of its first electric pickup trucks.

Delivered pickup trucks will start to be used in 2022

Last January, the US vehicle manufacturer General Motors (GM) Its CEO, Mary Barra, announced that the company was embarking on a new job. In the statements, the giant company BrightDrop It was announced that it will produce electric vehicles for delivery and logistics businesses under the brand name. After that, it was announced that FedEx would be the first customer of BrightDrop’s electric pickup, called the EV600.

Today, there has been an important development in this regard. In the statements made, it was announced that FedEx company received the first EV600 electric pickup truck delivery. In addition, the company delivers 5 pieces that a new vehicle is found, that 495 more vehicles will be purchased later, and that these vehicles in 2022 He stated that he would start operating in Los Angeles. In addition, it is stated that the vehicles received will be used primarily in California, and for this, they will be sent to the state and its surroundings. 500 charges station was established.

Let’s talk a little bit about the EV600s. Produced under the BrightDrop brand, these electric commercial vehicles are newly released, as in other GM brands. 800V Ultra battery packs and Ultimate Drive using their engines. In addition, vehicles 402 kilometers to a destination and 16,990 liters It is reported that it has cargo capacity.

Mitch Jackson, head of sustainability at FedEx, also said in his statements about this delivery, “Transforming our fleet at FedEx into electric vehicles is part of our ambitious sustainability goals. Our collaboration with GM also shows how businesses can take action to help a lower-emissions future.” He gave his statements and emphasized that his company aims for a greener future.