FedEx increases its fleet of e-cargo bikes in London

In Greater London, FedEx Express Europe has expanded its fleet of vehicles for vehicle pick-up and delivery by adding new models of e-cargo bikes.

There will now be eight electric delivery bikes operating out of the Hornsey and London City FedEx Express locations. It is anticipated that six conventional diesel vehicles will be replaced by these cargo bikes, saving an estimated 22,0000 kg of CO2 emissions annually.

This new cargo bike model was developed by FedEx in partnership with Electric Assisted Vehicles Ltd (EAV), a producer of e-bikes. They received £150,000 from the Department for Transport as part of the Freight Innovation Fund project to test these innovative bikes. Through the partnership, both businesses aim to boost productivity in all aspects of last-mile delivery.

The most recent model of e-cargo bikes is made to withstand all weather conditions. It has specially designed wheels for cargo operations and a chassis with fewer parts, which simplifies maintenance. With just one battery charge, the new bikes can travel 45 miles while supporting up to 170 kg.

FedEx Express Vice President of Operations in the UK, Rob Peto, stated: “With these newest e-cargo bikes we further grow our fleet of e-cargo bikes in London, enabling us to deliver to our customers in an efficient and more environmentally conscious way.”

There are currently 34 e-cargo bikes that FedEx uses in the UK. Several regions, including Greater London and Glasgow, have substituted these motorcycles for diesel vehicles in areas subject to emission restrictions.

FedEx aims to have 50% of newly purchased vehicles electric by 2025, and by 2030, all new vehicle orders will be electric.

Source: Post and Parcel

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