Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Road freight transport relies primarily on diesel, which accounts for more than 80% of its oil use. Road freight vehicles alone accounted for about 80% of the global net increase in diesel demand since 2000, and make up about half of global diesel demand today. Gt in 2050, or 75%, relative to the Reference Technology Scenario.

Oil 150

Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2010

Fuel efficiency levels were improved through improved vehicle technology, effective vehicle maintenance procedures, fuel conservation efforts, sophisticated routing technology and operational initiatives such as minimizing engine idling. Alternative fuel technology and vehicle deployments also improve UPS’fuel efficiency.

2000 199

2000 Fuel Economy Fleet 2020 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

The converted hybrids were developed with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Eaton Corporation, which provided the hybrid-electric systems ( earlier post ). In converting the standard delivery vehicles, the powertrain equipment, including the engine, transmission, fuel tank and drive shaft, were replaced with a Cummins 6.7L

Convert 170

Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170