UPS & EPA Testing Green Hybrid Truck in Detroit MSNBC reports that delivery giant UPS and the Environmental Protection Agency have teamed up to build what they call "the world's most fuel-efficient and cost-effective delivery vehicle." Based on EPA-patented technology, the truck's transmission has been replaced with hydraulics and packaged with a low-emission diesel engine, a hybrid combination that yields a 60-70% savings on fuel use and a 40% cut in gases tied to global warming. The vehicle will be delivering UPS packages across Detroit this summer. Read UPS, EPA unveil much cleaner delivery truck from MSNBC More details available at UPS.com Posted/updated Jun 22, 2006 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) click to Send This Story to a Friend! Main Michigan News Page Go Back One Page

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