I'd like to think it was because of the environment, but when its a $40B company, its got to be about saving or making more money. Either way, I was happy to read on www.ecotechdaily.com that UPS recently announced it is investing in more in alternative energy vehicles.
UPS is purchasing 200 hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and 300 compressed natural gas vehicles (CNG) from Daimler Trucks. This was the largest order ever for hybrid electric trucks.
These trucks will be diesel and electric and will provide 40% fuel savings and 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to standard diesel. Pretty cool.
Maybe the smart guy (or gal) at UPS who ran the numbers and convinced big brown going green will keep them in the black will get a big kiss from a hippie environmentalist for helping reduce emissions and keeping oil prices at $4 a gallon?
This increases the size of their 'alternative fuel fleet' by 30% to 2200 vehicles.
Your Move, FEDEX!
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