FedEx uses fuel cell electric trucks to transport goods

According to foreign media reports, FedEx is currently using a fuel cell electric truck to transport goods, this is the first fuel cell electric truck used in North American roads. Zero-emission trucks are collaboration between Workhorse Group and Plug Power, based on Workhorse's electric vehicles, powered by Plug Power's hydrogen fuel cells.

The truck is currently used by FedEx's department in Menands, New York for standard distribution routes. Work horse EGEN trucks are designed for full electric operation at short distances and known duty cycles. The new fuel cell from Plug Power will increase EGEN's cruising range by 166%.

The fuel cell unit reached a total of 3,000 miles (4828 km) in the initial test and is expected to increase by another 27,000 miles (43452 km) in the next six months. FedEx wants to use the truck during normal work cycles and can use it in all types of bad weather and driving conditions.

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