UPS And NYSERDA To Convert UPS Diesel Delivery Trucks In NYC To Electric
November 09 2017 - 10:30AM
- UPS to Work with Unique Electric Solutions to Bring Electric
Vehicle Production to the Bronx
- Supports Governor Cuomo’s Clean Energy Goals to Reduce
Greenhouse Gas Emissions 40 Percent by 2030
UPS (NYSE: UPS) and the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that new technology
will be developed to convert UPS package delivery vehicles from
diesel to electric. UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC)
will design, build, test and make the conversions. The project
supports Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s aggressive goal to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 by replacing diesel
vehicles with clean technology.
“Public-private partnerships help push innovation forward and
transform industries,” said Carlton Rose, President, global fleet
maintenance and engineering, UPS. “This program will help UPS
develop and deploy electric delivery trucks faster and more
affordably. Because they are cleaner and quieter, electric vehicles
are ideal for dense urban environments like New York City and are a
critical part of our strategy for the future.”
NYSERDA is providing $500,000 in funding to develop and test the
conversion system. If successful, the Bronx-based project is
expected to bring a production version of the converted truck to
the streets of New York City by Spring 2018. In addition to
producing a new, cost-effective all-electric conversion kit, the
project will deliver a blueprint for converting up to three UPS
vehicles a day. This could lead to the conversion of up to 1,500
UPS delivery trucks, which is about 66% of UPS’s NYC fleet,
operating in New York City by 2022.
Alicia Barton, President and CEO, NYSERDA said, “This project is
a prime example of the State’s investment in new and innovative
technology that can help us meet Governor Cuomo’s nation-leading
clean energy goals. I applaud UPS and Unique Electric Solutions for
their leadership in developing this system that can help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and has tremendous potential to be used by
the entire delivery industry.”
The conversions will be based on unique electric vehicle
technology developed by Unique Electric Solutions. The core system
features a 225kW Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) with a high
voltage back bone optimized for the duty cycle of UPS delivery
trucks. SRMs are simpler, cheaper and better suited for electric
vehicles over conventional induction motors and do not rely on the
use of magnets made from imported rare earth metals like permanent
magnet motors do. Overall, the UES SRM propulsion system provides
more miles per battery charge, reducing charging times and
increasing energy efficiency up to 20%.
This project is part of UPS’s commitment to helping cities and
states around the world reduce carbon and other tailpipe emissions
as urban areas and e-commerce grow. UPS operates more than 770
electric or hybrid electric vehicles in urban settings around the
world. They are part of a fleet of more than 8,500 alternative fuel
and advanced technology vehicles worldwide. UPS recently set a goal
that by 2020 one in four vehicles purchased annually will use
alternative fuels or advanced technology. The company has invested
more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology
vehicles and fueling stations globally since 2009.
About NYSERDA
NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective
information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise,
and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save
money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
NYSERDA professionals work to protect the environment and create
clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to
advance innovative energy solutions in New York State since 1975.
To learn more about NYSERDA’s programs and funding opportunities,
visit nyserda.ny.gov or follow us
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About Unique Electric Solutions (UES)
UES LLC produces and upfits environmentally friendly electric
propulsion and power systems for commercial trucks which reduce
total cost of ownership. With 25+ years of know-how and the world’s
largest delivery fleet, United Parcel Service (UPS) as its
partner-customer, the Company is commercializing two products; a
Class 5-7 all-electric drive system and an anti-idling system for
Class 3-8 vehicles. UES leverages its proprietary control
algorithms, vehicle controllers and battery management systems to
enable the integration of reliable, efficient and cost
effective vehicle systems. UES is currently focused on fleet
operations in NYC while eyeing expansion to other large urban areas
by 2019. To learn more about UES visit www.uesmfg.com.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad
range of solutions transporting packages and freight; facilitating
international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more
efficiently manage the world of business. UPS is committed to
operating more sustainably – for customers, the environment and the
communities we serve around the world. Learn more about our
efforts at ups.com/sustainability. Headquartered in Atlanta,
UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The
company can be found on the web at ups.com and its corporate
blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news
direct, follow @UPS_News on Twitter.
Kristen Petrella, UPS
404-828-4182
kpetrella@ups.com
Sue Gold, NYSERDA
518-862-1090 ext. 3561
sue.gold@nyserda.ny.gov
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