Nissan and FedEx Express Test All-Electric Vehicle
FedEx Express and Nissan have announced that the two companies will begin testing the Nissan e-NV200, a 100 percent all-electric compact cargo vehicle, under real world conditions in Washington, D.C.
FedEx Express and Nissan have conducted similar e-NV200 tests with fleets in Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil.
Both companies report that they are both committed to reducing the environmental impact of their operations worldwide. Rotating the Nissan e-NV200 into the delivery fleet is part of the FedEx EarthSmart program, a global sustainability platform designed to guide the company’s environmental commitment in the communities where it operates.
For Nissan, this effort aligns with its “Blue Citizenship” corporate social responsibility program with a focus on increasing the number of vehicles that emit no greenhouse gases by exploring additional vehicle segments where its leading electric vehicle technology may be applied.
The results of the test will be used to help determine the viability of using an electric vehicle in this role in the U.S. Nissan e-NV200 is scheduled to begin mass production later this year in Europe.
Nissan’s Second Global All-Electric Vehicle
Following Nissan LEAF, e-NV200 will be the second EV that Nissan markets globally. It emits no carbon dioxide, compared to approximately 140 g of CO2/km emitted by gas-powered engines in a similar vehicle. The e-NV200 can be charged up to 80 percent of its full capacity in less than 30 minutes when equipped with a quick charge port and using a fast charger.
With front-wheel drive, the e-NV200 is designed to provide rapid and smooth acceleration and excellent handling with a high degree of maneuverability.
FedEx Express currently has 167 electric vehicles and 365 hybrid electric vehicles in the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and China, including the units that will be deployed in Brazil starting in January.
Category: General Update, Green, Vehicles
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