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Market Trendsby Mike AntichApril 5, 2013

Maximize Fuel Efficiency as a Sustainability Goal

Sustainability initiatives will continue to play an important, albeit complex, role in corporate fleets of today and tomorrow. There are a number of excellent alternative-fuel solutions currently available in the market and there are a growing number of fleets that have successfully implemented these solutions. But what can fleets do, whose spirit is green, but whose fiscal reality and operating requirements present road blocks to implementing corporate sustainabililty goals?

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NewsMarch 27, 2013

FedEx Express Launches EV Fleet in Hong Kong

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., announced the expansion of its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with the introduction of 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong.

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NewsMarch 11, 2013

FedEx Improves Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 22% in Less Than 5 Years

FedEx has met its fuel use reduction goal ahead of its 2020 deadline, so the company has set itself a new goal for that year.

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NewsMarch 6, 2013

FedEx Boosts Fleet Fuel Efficiency by 22% in Less Than 5 Years

In 2008, FedEx Corp. set a commitment to improve the overall fuel efficiency of the FedEx Express global vehicle fleet 20 percent by 2020, as compared with its 2005 performance. Less than five years later, FedEx Express has surpassed this goal.

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ArticlesNovember 9, 2012

2012 Green Fleet Conference

Almost 1,000 attendees gathered in Schaumburg, Ill., to learn about sustainable solutions for their fleets and have a little bit of fun, too, during the event’s ride and drive.

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NewsOctober 3, 2012

2012 Green Fleet Conference: FedEx’s Jackson Discusses Creating a Sustainable Fleet While Balancing the Bottom Line

SCHAUMBURG, IL – The morning keynote on Wednesday during the 2012 Green Fleet Conference featured Mitch Jackson, Environmental Affairs & Sustainability FedEx Corp., who provided an overview of the company’s approach to sustainability in its fleet and overall operations.

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NewsJuly 3, 2012

FedEx Sustainability VP & MotorWeek Host to Speak at 2012 Green Fleet Conference

TORRANCE, CA – John Davis, producer/host/creator of MotorWeek, and Mitch Jackson, vice president of environmental affairs and sustainability for FedEx Corporation, will be delivering the keynote speeches at the 2012 Green Fleet Conference.

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NewsJune 27, 2012

MotorWeek Host & FedEx Sustainability VP to Speak at 2012 Green Fleet Conference

TORRANCE, CA – John Davis, producer/host/creator of MotorWeek, and Mitch Jackson, VP of environmental affairs and sustainability for FedEx, will be delivering the keynote speeches Oct. 2-3 at the 2012 Green Fleet Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.

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NewsMay 17, 2012

FedEx Express Says Its Fleet Is Nearing 2020 Fuel Efficiency Goal Early

MEMPHIS, TN -The FedEx Express fleet is now 16.6% more fuel efficient, through 2011, when compared to its average fuel efficiency in 2005 (the baseline for comparison).

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Articlesby Mike AntichMay 1, 2012

Proven Strategies to Mitigate Rising Fuel Costs

Compensatory strategies to reduce fuel costs involve the adoption of a multi-prong strategy. This includes downsizing to smaller displacement engines, implementing idle reduction programs, and modifying driver behavior.

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