FedEx Expanding Hybrid Fleet by 50%

FedEx has expanded its hybrid fleet by 50 percent from 172 to 264 trucks, according to FedEx Corp. The delivery trucks of model years 2000 and 2001 with between 300,000 to 500,000 miles were fitted with a diesel Cummins engine and Eaton’s hybrid system from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and Eaton Corporation. FedEx says the conversion will improve fuel economy by 44 percent and cut smog-causing NOx emissions by 75 percent.

I’m not the biggest fan of hybrid, mostly because of my driving I need better highway mileage, not town. However, delivery trucks are the perfect fit for a hybrid system, with the entire stop and go it has to make in town. Personally I’m for all delivery trucks (UPS, US Mail, DHL, etc.), including local flower delivery vans, should be hybrid of some sort. It just seems to make since if we want save gas. If you’re looking for proof, FedEx is claiming the hybrid fleet has reduced fuel use by 150,000 gallons since 2004.

Source: fedex.com