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FedEx Malaysia adds 41 Maxus e-Deliver 3 electric vans

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has announced the addition of 41 new Maxus e-Deliver 3 electric vans to its existing fleet as part of its commitment to sustainable logistics in Malaysia.

Each electric van can travel up to 228 km on a full charge and has a cargo capacity of 920 kg.

The addition of these electric vans is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 305 metric tons per year compared to the diesel vans they replace.

All electric vehicles (EVs) will be deployed for package pickup and delivery services in several major cities, including Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Penang, and the Klang Valley.

FedEx will also install up to 41 alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) charging stations at various strategic locations to support the new EV fleet.

According to Tien Long Woon, Managing Director of FedEx Malaysia, “The success of cross-border EV deliveries between Malaysia and Singapore last year has further strengthened our confidence in the role that electric vehicles can play in the logistics sector.”

“The expansion of this new EV fleet is a significant step forward in integrating sustainability into our daily operations.”

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Kia PV5 production version unveiled: an electric van for cargo and passengers

Following the reveal of the Kia EV4, Kia has unveiled another purpose-built electric vehicle, the Kia PV5.

In terms of design, the Kia PV5 does not present significant differences compared to the PV5 Concept that was showcased over a year ago.

The Kia PV5 is available in both passenger van and cargo van versions.

The main difference between the two models is the presence of side windows in the passenger van, while the cargo van features sliding doors on both the left and right sides of the vehicle, along with twin tailgate openings at the back.

In addition, both models share similar design elements, such as LED daytime running lights (DRL) located at the end of the windshield, followed by the charging port and headlight unit in the center of the front fascia.

It also features relatively large door handles and vertical rear light units.

According to Kia, in addition to the passenger van and cargo van configurations, buyers will also have the option to choose from several other configurations for the PV5 or customize specifications according to their needs.

The full specifications of the Kia PV5 will be officially revealed on February 27.