A Look at the Modec Lithium-Ion FedEx Express Delivery Vehicle

I had the pleasure to introduce the first all electric, zero emission pickup and delivery vehicle into the global fleet at Fedex Express. This truck, produced by Modec, a UK company will be serving our customers in London as an emission free vehicle. The Modec delivery truck joins the largest hybrid fleet in the world and brings our sustainable vehicle technology from low emission vehicles to emission free vehicles. Nine other Modec vehicles will be serving London by the spring of 2009 expanding the number of customers we can serve without producing any emissions.

What is a Gecko? FedEx China Investigates

As a FedEx HR executive in Wuhan, the capital city in central China’s Hubei Province, Chris Li is particularly keen on volunteering in various local charitable activities. Now he will put his enthusiastic volunteerism to work. FedEx has recently teamed up with GECKO (Greennovate Environmental Challenge for Kids Outreach) to introduce environmental awareness to youth in Wuhan. It is the first environmental program FedEx has introduced in China.

A New Year’s Resolution: Lose the Bulk

“Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits.”  - Author Unknown Everyone who has ever made a New Year's resolution to slim down, raise your hand.  Losing weight is one of the most common resolutions every new year. But how about losing bulk?  That's a way to make the environment healthier. Let me explain.

Moving in Circles

“Merry-go-rounds move, but wheels travel”

Walking On The Sun

In 2005, FedEx went solar by installing a 904-kilowatt photovoltaic system on the Oakland Hub in California. It took 300,000 solar cells developed by Sharp installed into 5,769 photovoltaic modules to cover the 81,000 square foot area roof. At peak output, the solar-electric system installed by Berkeley-based PowerLight Corporation, can produce the equivalent power used by more than 900 homes during the daytime. In addition to generating electricity, the solar panels will help insulate the buildings, further reducing heating and cooling costs.