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FedEx has added eight additional electric Mercedes-Benz eVito panel vans to its Singapore delivery fleet. With these additions, more than a quarter of the entire Singapore pickup and delivery fleet is electric.
The new EVs boast advanced features that offer driver comfort, safety and efficiency, including a 360° parking camera for safer manoeuvring in tight parking and loading spaces, and Multibeam headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus for enhanced visibility. These EVs will also retain the FedEx fleet specifications introduced with last year’s eVito panel vans, such as 270° rear swing doors for easy access and sliding doors on both sides for faster deliveries.
With a load capacity of 923 kg and an estimated range of up to 321 km per full charge, these EVs are well-suited to the demands of Singapore’s delivery routes.
The eight new EVs are projected to reduce tailpipe CO₂ emissions by roughly 38 tons annually. Combined with the existing eVito panel vans, Singapore’s fleet of 39 EVs now avoids an estimated 186 tons of CO₂ each year. These efforts align with the company’s global goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040.
These efforts are further supported by the integration of solar energy at the FedEx South Pacific Regional Hub, where the EVs are stationed. Since January 2025, over half of the hub’s electricity has been generated from on-site solar panels, promoting more sustainable operations.
“At FedEx, sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Our expansion of electric vehicles in Singapore is a testament to this – it’s about transforming urban logistics to be safer, smarter and more efficient, while reducing emissions and supporting Singapore’s sustainability push,” said Eric Tan, MD, FedEx Singapore.
Opinion
This effort by FedEx certainly contributes towards its decarbonisation goals. However, a complete transition to EVs and solar energy raises questions about a continuous, uninterrupted supply of power. The question of disposal of retired batteries and solar panels also remains open. These issues need to be sorted out so that another ecological problem doesn’t arise.
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