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FedEx to Test 100% Electric Nissan e-NV200 [in Japan]

TreeHugger -- Electric vehicles do best in the city, and the lower speeds and frequent stops (good for regenerative braking) and predictable routes would give them huge benefits over gas or diesel vehicles.

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Submitted Jul 16, 2012 By: DOS
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36_ACRES_4_SALE
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Interesting......
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Way to step up fedex
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That's what I've been saying since Hybrids first came out. EV will be even better. About time for this to happen.
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Bring that over to the U.S.
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good
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Let these guys work out the bugs and lay the ground work for a network of recharge points. Keep the gov't out. Capitalism baby!
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Both FedEx, and UPS have been using EV vehicles in different markets already. It's nice to see them test drive the Nissan version to compare to the vehicles their using now.
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They should test that in New York City.
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Interesting...
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Those are the right conditions to use EV's.
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Good to know.
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charge it up.
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There are some things businesses do just for the PR and not because it makes economic sense.
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Great
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Somebody has to go first, and it shouldn't be the government. If FedEx can utilize electrics where they make sense (local city deliveries), others are sure to follow - although they may choose CNG, Propane or Hydrogen for their fuel source.

I always thought heavy vehicles (buses, garbage trucks, fire engines) would be a logical first choice because the battery weight is not such a significant factor.
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It is private business leading the way.
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Won't work here due to the distances we have to drive.
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good, keep them over there
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EV's are the way to go. You recover energy every time you step on the brake.
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Big business's wouldn't want that tested in US.
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This is where elecric vehicals belong not for the general public.
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Awesome idea. Hope it works out for FedEx
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Great
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