Boris Kort-Packard
Chief Engineer, Global VehiclesFedEx
Boris Kort-Packard is Chief Engineer, Global Vehicles for FedEx where he is facilitating progress to Carbon Neutral Operations by 2040, with focus on 100% total transition to EV PUD vehicles. As Chief Engineer, he provides vision and analysis to direct world-wide strategic leading edge fleet innovation and efficiency advances including eCargobikes and EV van design.
Fascinated by performance and efficiency, Kort-Packard has worked in the bicycle industry, automotive manufacturing and solar panels prior to joining FedEx in 2017.
Boris Kort-Packard’s Session(s):
3:00 pm–3:30 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025
FedEx’s EV Fleet Transformation: Building a Solid Charging Foundation for Success
Explore FedEx's journey towards electrifying its pick-up and delivery (PUD) fleet by 2030 as part of its broader goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. This session will provide insights into FedEx's strategic approach to integrating EV infrastructure, including partnerships with utilities, government officials, and regulatory agencies. Learn about their efforts to build a sustainable charging network, such as developing over 500 charging stations in California, and how they are working to ensure successful large-scale EV adoption across their global fleet.
Key Takeaways:
- Insights into FedEx’s EV infrastructure planning and integration process.
- Collaboration with power utilities, government, and regulatory bodies to support fleet electrification.
- Lessons learned from FedEx’s charging station deployments in California.
- Strategies for forecasting energy needs and ensuring reliable charging for FedEx EV operations.
- Overcoming challenges in commercial fleet EV charging infrastructure planning.