Shell Recharge to energise FedEx operations across Europe
The mobility firm will support the transportation company’s fleet in Madrid, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Strasbourg with charging stations.
FedEx Express is upgrading its charging infrastructure throughout many European capitals alongside Shell Recharge. The transportation company has announced the installation of charging points to support e-mobility in its operations, with the first centre to be upgraded being its Madrid hub, followed by installations in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Strasbourg.
Six of its main headquarters in Europe will have a total of 114 charging points installed by Shell at package pick-up and delivery stations. The first 33 will be located in the Spanish capital. This partnership aims to push the widespread use of electric vehicles (EV) in its deliveries.
"By starting with six of our core stations, we will quickly reach an informed position from which to implement broader electrification plans in Europe. Getting ahead of our future energy and infrastructure needs is a priority, then integrating electric vehicles in increasing numbers as we continue to phase out diesel delivery vans," said Vinay D'Souza, Senior Vice President of Planning and Engineering at FedEx Express Europe.
Stations to be equipped with new charging infrastructure were selected after a comprehensive assessment of their energy capacity, availability of a low or zero carbon renewable energy supply and the maximum number of vehicle routes that could transition to EVs in the near future.
As for Shell, this means another big step in its plans to become a net zero company by 2050. With the Recharge brand already present in more than 30 countries, the firm has expanded the reach of this initiative with its new partnership with FedEx to support e-mobility around the world.
FedEx Express Europe looks to install 200 additional charging spots in its facilities throughout the year by prioritising next cities and locations in its electrification journey. FedEx continues to modernise its global fleet with the acquisition of more electric vehicles for Europe, which will follow this second phase of infrastructure expansion.
