This initiative reinforces FedEx’s commitment to sustainability while supporting Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.

In total, FedEx introduced 31 all-electric eVito 112 panel vans into its local fleet. These vans boast an impressive 923kg load capacity and an estimated range of 321km per charge.

The deployment is expected to eliminate approximately 148 metric tons of tailpipe emissions annually when compared to traditional diesel-powered vehicles.

This is part of FedEx’s global mission to electrify 100% of its vehicle purchases by 2030, aiming for carbon-neutral operations by 2040.

The electrification strategy also helps in smarter operations. The company has implemented AI-powered route optimisation through its Stops Sequencing tool, which dynamically adjusts delivery routes based on package volume and customer requirements.

This not only reduces fuel and energy consumption but also slashes carbon emissions, offering a practical, eco-friendly solution to modern logistics.

FedEx is also integrating renewable energy into its infrastructure. Its South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore is set to leverage solar energy to meet over half its electricity needs by January 2025.

This will directly support the charging of its electric fleet with clean energy, aligning with national sustainability goals.

Singapore’s electrification efforts are part of FedEx’s larger Asia Pacific strategy. Recent milestones include the company’s first cross-border electric vehicle delivery between Malaysia and Singapore, which earned recognition from the Malaysian Book of Records.

In other markets, innovative solutions like electric tricycles in Taiwan and electric trucks in Japan and Thailand demonstrate FedEx’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint across diverse geographies.

“This initiative reflects FedEx’s unwavering commitment to smarter logistics,” said Kawal Preet, President of FedEx Asia Pacific. “By introducing electric vehicles, we are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing efficiency, all while supporting Singapore’s sustainability objectives. This is a vital step in our journey to carbon-neutral operations.”

As FedEx celebrates 40 years in Singapore, its cutting-edge technology, renewable energy, and greener operations help set the benchmark for modern logistics.

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Hot on the heels of the new EQV, Mercedes-Benz has just announced the debut of the new eVito panel van.

With a new 60kWh battery and electric powertrain, the updated eVito touts a range of up to 327 kilometres (WLTP cycle)  alongside a suite of standard onboard active safety systems. These safety systems include Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist and Headlight Assist.

The eVito is Mercedes-Benz’s first commercial application of electrification in the Singapore market. It is essentially the commercial counterpart to the EQV, appealing to customers in commercial logistics and delivery services.

It isn’t all bare bones too, with 17-inch wheels,  a locking glove compartment, a wooden floor, and a multifunction steering wheel with a travel computer included as standard.

With the battery pack nestled under the floor, the eVito boasts up to 6.6 m³ of loading volume. The long variant will have a maximum payload of 940kg, while its extra-long sibling has to make do with just 900kg.

Both AC and DC charging is available, with DC charging carrying a maximum of 80 kW. This tops off the eVito from 10 to 80% in about 35 minutes. A single motor drives the front wheels of the eVito, with a peak power output of 85 kW (116bhp) and 360Nm of torque.

Being a commercial vehicle, its top speed is limited to 120km/h. Various recuperation levels can be toggled too to recharge the battery while driving, via shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

Should owners wish to maximise range, the eVito’s D^AUTO recuperation mode offers information from the safety assistants, plus it adapts the strength of recuperation in real-time. In addition, three drive modes help owners choose between maximum comfort or maximum range at the push of a button while driving.

The eVito can be ordered in two different lengths in Singapore. The standard comes in at 5,140 millimetres, with the extra-long version bringing that figure up to 5,370 millimetres.

Prospective customers can head down to the Mercedes-Benz showroom to take a closer look at the new eVito today.

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