UPS Rolls Out 100 Electric Vehicles In California

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced the rollout of California’s largest electric-vehicle fleet on February 5 at its West Sacramento hub. California Governor Jerry Brown joined leaders from UPS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Stockton vehicle manufacturer Electric Vehicles International at an area UPS distribution center to mark the occasion.

The delivery company is deploying 100 zero-emission, all-electric delivery vehicles that will deliver packages throughout the state.

The fleet of trucks will help California achieve widespread deployment of zero-emission vehicles, as called for under an executive order by the Governor. The UPS electric trucks were manufactured in Stockton by EVI.

The trucks are expected to reduce the consumption of conventional motor fuel by about 126,000 gallons per year, have a range of up to 75 miles, and will deliver packages to customers in Sacramento, San Bernardino, Ceres, Fresno, and Bakersfield.

UPS already operates more than 2,500 alternative fuel vehicles worldwide with a variety of hybrid, electric, and natural gas technologies.

Partners involved in the project’s success include the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, California Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Sacramento, San Joaquin, and South Coast air districts.

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