MOVIN, a logistics brand launched as a joint venture between UPS and InterGlobe Enterprises has added electric vehicles to its fleet for first and last-mile deliveries.
With the objective to reduce carbon emissions, aligning with its long-term sustainability goals, the deployment of the EVs begins with Delhi-NCR and will subsequently be covering Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Pune by end of 2023, the company said in a statement.
The EVs were flagged off by JB Singh, Director MOVIN Express and Gregory Goba-Ble, Vice President for UPS in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa and Director for MOVIN Express from the Bilaspur Hub in Gurugram.
“The government’s focus towards sustainable logistics solutions and the growing adoption of EVs have been instrumental in propelling MOVIN to include EVs in its operations. With the gradual strengthening of the charging infrastructure by the state governments, MOVIN will plan to grow its fleet size in its key markets,” it said.
MOVIN is aiming to mitigate 200 tons of CO2 emissions within the next 12 months with the EV deployment. Each EV has the capacity to carry weight up to 850 kgs and can effortlessly cover a remarkable distance of 120 kilometres on a single charge.
“As a new age climate-conscious brand launched in 2022, we are excited to announce the introduction of commercial EVs as our first and last mile fleet in the five metros by December 2023. As a company, we deeply focus on our customers’ needs and our environmental impact, we recognize the immense potential of EVs in revolutionizing the way we approach transportation by road,” Singh said.
He further said that by embracing this transition towards adopting an electric fleet from ICEs, the company is not only contributing to a cleaner and greener future but also enhance the efficiency and reliability of our logistics operations.
“This strategic initiative aligns perfectly with our core values, showcasing our unwavering dedication to delivering sustainable solutions. With every mile driven by our EVs, we reaffirm our commitment towards building a more environmentally conscious and sustainable future,” Singh added.
On the launch of the EVs, Gregory Goba Ble, Vice President for UPS in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa and Director for MOVIN Express said, “Our global fleet today includes over 15,600 alternate fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Impactful, climate-conscious solutions like this are good for our business, good for our customers and good for the world we all live in.”
