FedEx plans to introduce battery powered electric delivery trucks in US

FedEx, which already has a global fleet of more than 1800 alternative energy vehicles, plans to introduce four electric delivery trucks for LA, USA. FedEx will purchase these vehicles from two different suppliers to check for viability. Navistar which is to supply two of the four vehicles claims a travelling distance of 100 miles on a single charge and a carrying capacity of 3000 pounds. The other supplier claims that its vehicles will allow the workers to complete 8 hour shift before needing a recharge. FedEx will conduct a demonstration tour of vehicles supplied by Navistar along Route-66 to promote the concept of vehicles using alternative energy.

Apart from this, FedEx aims to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its entire fleet by 20% by 2020. It also contributes to organizations like CALSTART, to encourage the development of market-ready vehicles using alternative energy.
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