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FedEx wheels out new e-bikes for London

[ February 13, 2024   //   Chris Lewis ]

FedEx Express Europe has introduced new e-cargo bikes to work alongside its vehicle pick-up and delivery fleet in Greater London.

 Eight of the electrically assisted four-wheel delivery vehicles will now operate from FedEx Express stations at London City and Hornsey, where they are planned to replace six conventional diesel vans and reduce CO₂ emissions by 22  tonnes a year.

E-bike manufacturer, Electric Assisted Vehicles Ltd (EAV), worked with FedEx Express to develop and test the new model after it was awarded £150,000 from the Department for Transport under the Freight Innovation Fund programme. They have been designed for use in all weather conditions, featuring wheels custom-designed for cargo operations. The chassis has fewer moving parts, making ongoing maintenance easier, and can carry up to 170kg over 45 miles on a single battery charge. The batteries are recharged via a standard 3-pin plug, meaning the bikes don’t need a custom charging infrastructure solution.

FedEx Express currently operates a total of 34 e-cargo bikes in the UK, complementing its vehicle fleet in Greater London, Glasgow, Cambridge, Huntington, and Norwich where they have replaced diesel vehicles for serving emissions-restricted zones.

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