Atlanta-based express delivery giant United Parcel Service (UPS) has purchased 125 hybrid-electric delivery trucks.
According to a company statement these vehicles offer up to four times the fuel economy of a petrol-powered vehicle and a 10%-15% improvement over previous hybrid designs.
The new trucks are scheduled to be deployed in six states in the first half of 2016.
They will cost UPS slightly more than a truck with a conventional engine, but the company’s commitment to sustainability influenced the decision, said the report.
Source: UPS, Air Cargo World and Shipping Gazette
