Australia Post is accelerating its fleet electrification with the launch of a new electric van pilot, introducing 36 Mercedes-Benz eVito vans into its delivery network – the first time it has trialled a fleet of electric vans at this scale. The pilot builds on Australia Post’s commitment to target Net Zero emissions by 2050 and adds to its growing fleet of more than 5,000 electric vehicles already in operation. The eVito vans will operate in metro areas, where their stop-start efficiency is ideally suited to busy delivery routes. The vans produce zero tailpipe emissions and will be powered by 100% renewable electricity through Australia Post’s network charging infrastructure.Australia Post Chief Sustainability Officer, Richard Pittard said the pilot is an important addition to Australia Post’s focus on more sustainable operations for customers and the community, particularly with continued growth in parcel volumes driven by Australia’s growing eCommerce sector.