A prototype all-electric delivery vehicle from Nissan will be trailed by FedEx Express over a two month period to see how it copes with the capital.

FedEx Express currently operates 43 all-electric vehicles in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Memphis—all of which are ideal dense urban centres. With zero emissions, no tailpipe, and energy-recycling regenerative braking, the Nissan NV200 EV prototype is particularly well-suited for congested city streets.

Feedback from the trial will help the manufacturer tailor a future battery-powered light commercial Nissan vehicle that meets customer needs.

FedEx Express is working with Nissan to conduct similar tests in Japan and Singapore. Additional trials are anticipated for 2012 mirroring similar trials held in 2011, where the NV200 EV prototype was used by the Japan Post Service on delivery and collection duties in Japan.

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