UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

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

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

Re: UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

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?

Re: UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

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.

:confused: 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.

Re: UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

Like this?:

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

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1...pr06036eq8.jpg

Re: UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

This is new:

From:

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

Re: UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

Yep!

Re: UPS buying diesel-hybrid trucks
 

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

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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.