FedEx unit to test Ford’s electric vans for parcel delivery
2022.08.09 18:02
FILE PHOTO: A FedEx delivery truck exits a facility in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
(Reuters) – FedEx Office will pilot Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Co’s electric vans to pickup and deliver parcels in some regions, the unit of FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) said on Tuesday, as part of the delivery giant’s move to cut its fleet’s tailpipe emissions.
FedEx, in collaboration with Ford Pro, will test 10 Ford E-Transit vans across its ‘FedEx SameDay City network’ in nine markets.
FedEx has set a target of 2040, the year by which it intends to transition its entire pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric zero tailpipe emission vehicles.
The company also has a partnership with Ford’s rival General Motors Co (NYSE:GM)’s BrightDrop unit to add electric vans to its fleet.
