After introducing a fleet of e-cargo bicycles in London and three more UK cities: Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge. FedEx has as of late been investigating low carbon alternatives for last-mile conveyance and has already said that e-cargo bicycles, will be “critical” as online buying starts to surge recently.
Iceni Cycles, headquartered in Wiltshire, has provided some of its London delivery personnel with three-wheelers to try out. These have now become an indisputable component of operations, and the American company is open to introducing comparable cars overseas.
"Electric cargo bikes will provide a sustainable last-mile delivery alternative for clients in and around the city centers of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Cambridge," said Alun Cornish, FedEx's Europe operations managing director.
"We see real potential for e-cargo bikes to complement and work alongside our motorised vehicle fleet as we strive to make zero-emissions deliveries our standard," says FedEx. "Earlier, FedEx pilots in cities made the case for transitioning to two wheels, proving an effective alternative to vans thanks to their ability to take shorter, faster routes. "We see real potential for e-cargo bikes to complement and work alongside our motorised vehicle fleet as we strive to make zero-emissions deliveries our standard
FedEx wants to be carbon-neutral globally by 2040, and electrification of its pick-up and delivery vehicles is a big part of that plan. By 2025, it wants 50% of its car purchases to be electric, and by 2030, it wants 100%. The introduction of e-cargo bikes in additional UK cities is expected to continue.
Pedal Me, an e-cargo bike delivery company, previously claimed that their bikes go at least 2 mph quicker than vans, with much more time saved seeking for parking locations.
The bikes delivered 10 goods every hour, compared to six for vehicles, according to researchers. They also reduced carbon emissions by 90% when compared to diesel vehicles and by one-third when compared to electric vans.