Package delivery firm UPS will co-develop and test electric medium-duty truck with Thor, expanding sustainability program that commits to using low emission vehicles across fleet

Briefing

August 20, 2018

Briefing	Electric Delivery Truck – Delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS) and commercial electric vehicle firm Thor will co-develop and test fully-electric medium-duty truck in Los Angeles for six months 100 Miles Driving Range – Can drive 100 miles using Thor’s lightweight and durable battery On- and Off-Road Testing – Includes on-road and off-road evaluation, covering battery tests, technical integration, engineering, and durability Commercial Deployment – If testing proves successful, truck will be deployed later in 2018, with UPS making additional purchases for electric trucks Sustainable Vehicle Program – UPS already uses 9,300 electric and alternative energy vehicles across fleet from various manufacturers Arrival, Daimler, Tesla, Workhorse, and others
Accelerator	Transportation and Mobility
Market Disruption	Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Innovation Partnerships
Business Model and Practices Business Model and Practices	Innovative Partnerships
Sector	Transportation and Logistics
Organization	Thor Trucks Inc., United Parcel Service Inc.
Source	"UPS to test new electric vehicle," United Parcel Service, https://www.ups.com/; Fingas, J., "UPS will build 'medium-duty' delivery truck for its electric fleet", Engadget, https://www.engadget.com/; Ridden, P., "UPS brings on the thunder for upcoming electric delivery trucks", New Atlas, http://newatlas.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	July 31, 2018

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