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prototype zero-emission all-electric delivery vehicle is ready
to start extensive real-world testing on the streets of London.
FedEx Express and Nissan are collaborating over a two month
period to evaluate how the NV200 electric vehicle (EV) prototype
copes with the rigours of daily duties in the capital. |
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The Nissan NV200 EV prototype uses the
same EV powertrain and battery originally developed for the multi-award
winning Nissan LEAF – the world’s first 100 per cent electric
mass-market family car: 2011 European Car of the Year, 2011 World Car
of the Year, and Car of the Year Japan 2011-2012. To date Nissan already
sold more than 20,000 Nissan LEAFs, making it the best-selling
all-electric car across the globe. |
Beth Galetti, vice president of
Planning and Engineering, FedEx Express EMEA (Europe, Middle East,
Indian Subcontinent & Africa) said, “FedEx is proud to collaborate with
Nissan on this initiative. Our cross-sector approach to reduce
dependence on petroleum, reduce carbon impact and eliminate tailpipe
emissions remains unwavering. At FedEx, we seek to connect the world in
responsible and resourceful ways and we will continue to work closely
with Nissan to change what is possible.”
“Zero-emission vehicles like Nissan
LEAF are already playing an increasingly significant environmental role
in our towns and cities. The Nissan NV200 EV prototype delivery vehicle
will not only improve the quality of urban life, but thanks to best in
class running costs has great potential to ease the economic burdens
placed on companies,” said Nissan Corporate Vice President Hideto
Murakami, responsible for the Global LCV Business Unit, “FedEx Express
feedback from the evaluation process will help us tailor a future
battery-powered light commercial Nissan vehicle that meets customer
needs.”
"Collaboration is part of our global
vehicle strategy," explained Dennis Beal, Vice President of Global
Vehicles for FedEx Express. "Through collaboration we can exponentially
improve and expedite what is possible. We value the opportunity Nissan
has given us to provide experienced feedback and contribute to
development of the best Nissan NV200 possible."
FedEx Express currently operates 43
all-electric vehicles in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
and Memphis- all of which are ideal dense urban centres. With zero
emissions, no tailpipe, and energy-recycling regenerative braking, the
Nissan NV200 EV prototype is particularly well-suited for congested city
streets where poor air quality is causing increased concern and the
start and stop of city traffic reduces the wasteful loss of energy and
thus increases the efficiency of the vehicle’s driveline. Battery
charging options include a complete recharge overnight or up to 80 per
cent capacity in just 30 minutes using a Quick Charger.
Nissan is aiming to become the global
leader in zero emissions and sees the application of its advanced zero
emission technology to the LCV and business-to-business markets as an
important next step in the development of sustainable mobility for all.
Additional trials are anticipated for
2012 mirroring similar trials held in 2011, where the NV200 EV prototype
was used by the Japan Post Service on delivery and collection duties in
Japan.
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