GDEX Bhd launched its first electric vehicle fleet – an all-electric motorcycle as part of the GDEX’s Go Green initiatives.
The domestic and international express delivery service provider said this is in support of Malaysia’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity to gross domestic product (GDP) by 45% come 2030 as highlighted in the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP).
Caren Chong, managing director and group CEO Teong Teck Lean, and CFO Lim Chee Seong
officiating the launch of the all-electric GDEX motorcycle at GDEX Headquarters.
“Logistics and last mile delivery players have an important role to play in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by making the effort to explore and adopt more green solutions in our daily operations.” GDEX’s managing director and group CEO Teong Teck Lean pointed out.
He further commented that electric motorcycle marks the beginning of green initiatives that GDEX is embarking on, hence the company is looking forward to continually study and implement more sustainability measures going forward.
The benefits of electric motorcycles lie in their cost-effectiveness in the long run and requiring very minimal maintenance compared to a conventional motorcycles.
They cost less than RM1 for a full charge and can travel up to 100km per charge cycle.
“In the recent tabling of the Budget 2022, the Government has planned several initiatives to support the adoption of electric vehicles in Malaysia and we are grateful that such initiatives will certainly support us in our green journey.” Lean added.
Following the introduction of electric motorcycles to GDEX’s fleet, the group will explore electric bicycles and tricycles next to cater to a different segment of locations such as neighbourhoods. — Nov 17, 2021
