UPS Expands Hybrid Electric Fleet
22 Septembre 2015 - 2:46AM
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it has purchased 125 new technology
hybrid electric delivery trucks, as part of a broader program to
deploy electric-powered vehicles with greater range and
performance.
The new trucks will deliver significant fuel economy equivalency
gains - up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline powered
vehicle, compared to a 10 to 15% improvement with previous hybrid
designs. They will be deployed in Arizona, Texas, Nevada,
Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida the first half of
2016.
The trucks were purchased under UPS's commitment to utilize
advanced technologies to reduce the environmental impact of its
fleet. While the new electric vehicles will cost UPS slightly more
than a similar truck with a conventional engine, the company's
sustainability commitment influenced the purchase decision. The
vehicles are being manufactured by Workhorse Group, Inc., a
Cincinnati-based company which manufactures electric drive systems
for commercial trucks and can equip them with electric
engines.
"These vehicles are a bridge to the delivery trucks of
tomorrow," said Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global
engineering and sustainability. "This investment will help
create and grow the market for ground-breaking alternative
propulsion systems that reduce environmental impact, reduce
operating costs and save fuel."
UPS, with its suppliers, continues to work toward development of
the next generation, zero emission trucks. UPS is collaborating
with Workhorse to develop a more intelligent electric vehicle to
determine when and where the batteries will be charged and
re-charged. The initiative is part of UPS's Rolling Laboratory, a
cutting-edge approach to optimizing the use of alternative fuel and
advanced technology vehicles.
"These trucks are designed specifically to meet the stop and
start needs of UPS's urban delivery routes," said Steve Burns, CEO
of Workhorse Group Inc. "They rely on a very small internal
combustion engine and lithium ion battery to deliver a 50 to
60-mile per day range. We are thrilled to work with UPS to develop
and deliver innovative solutions to today's transportation
challenges."
For more information on UPS's sustainability initiatives, please
visit www.ups.com/sustainability.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a
broad range of solutions including transporting packages and
freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced
technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is
committed to operating more sustainably - for customers, the
environment and the communities we serve around the world.
Learn more about our efforts at ups.com/sustainability.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and
territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at
ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com.
To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
About Workhorse Group Inc.
Workhorse Group Inc. (OTCQB: WKHS) is the parent company of
AMP Electric Vehicles Inc. and AMP Trucks Inc. AMP Electric
Vehicles manufactures electric drive systems for medium-duty, class
3-6 commercial truck platforms. AMP Trucks Inc., which purchased
the assets of Workhorse Custom Chassis LLC from Navistar in March
of 2013, can equip its Workhorse chassis with gasoline, propane, or
CNG engines in addition to all-electric. Workhorse also
manufactures chassis for the Type A Motorhome/RV industry. For
additional information visit http://workhorse.com/.
CONTACT: Kristen Petrella
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
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