In the midst of its global roadmap, FedEx aims to have a 100% electric fleet by 2040, under renewable energies and sustainable infrastructure.
In Chile, FedEx Express presented its first eight electric vehicles that will be integrated into the company’s pickup and delivery fleet.
Humberto Lira, Vice President of Operations of FedEx Express in South America, explained that the multinational’s strategy is based on three pillars: electromobility, investment in renewable energies and infrastructure for sustainability.
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Chilean Objectives
The executive explained that the plan in Chile is to incorporate 48 electric vehicles within 24 months, which is equivalent to 10% of the total fleet of small collection and delivery vehicles in the country. “By 2025, 50% of the purchases of these vehicles will be electric,” said Lira.
He added that the electric fleet was managed through an alliance with Kaufmann, and consists of Maxus eDeliver 3 vans, with a range of more than 200 kilometers, an 85 kW electric motor and a load capacity of up to 1,000 kilos.
The new vehicles will be based at the FedEx Distribution Center in Pudahuel, the largest FedEx Express distribution center in South America, dedicated to the distribution of small e-commerce packages.
Taking into account the demand for charging in the midst of the company’s operations, the initiative also considered the installation of 20 supply points in alliance with Copec Voltex, where electric vehicles will take eight hours to fully charge.
“This alliance with Copec was given by extension, as it has been our historical fuel supplier, and it was crucial to have the proper infrastructure in electromobility. The idea is that as the electric fleet arrives in Chile and other regions, the charging points will also expand,” said Lira.
Chile, Mobility Epicenter
As one of the key players in the region in building the largest sustainable community in Latin America, Latam Mobility arrives in Chile on August 27 and 28 as part of the Mobility and Sustainability Tour 2023.
The meeting will bring together leading personalities from the public sector and private companies, with the aim of offering their perspectives and a snapshot of the current landscape of sustainable mobility in Latin America.
For participation information, please contact info@investinlatam.org
