UPS just put in an order for 200 diesel-hybrid trucks from Daimler (aka Freightliner).

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...14/086893.html

 

I only wish UPS would move faster...I can't find it right now, but there was an article where it stated that UPS owns close to 25,000 delivery trucks. So 200 is a drop in a bucket, but it is a good start.

Now, the question is, what is the other service (US Postal Service) doing? I've not read anything about it. Does anyone know?

 

They are currently evaluating a fleet of hybrid box vans. I have seen a few of them in the Seattle area from time to time.

I think there was also a post somewhere here on it as well, with a link and a picture. But I can't find it again.

 

Like this?:

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006...ntroduces.html

 

This is new:

From:

http://www.govpro.com/News/Article/80345/

 

Yep!

 

That is a good sign towards green living and I hope that will help them to save money as well.

 

Yeah, USPS routes would probably benefit more than UPS with Hybrid technologies. The use of CNG reminds me of the early-mid 80s when some converted engines of work vehicles to propane. My father's friend ran a garage and converted his tow trucks to propane. Other than prematurely burning up the pistons, he was pretty happy with the results.