UPS To Deploy New Electric Vehicles In London And Paris

UPS announced that it is working with UK-based technology firm Arrival to develop a state-of-the-art pilot fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles (EVs) and trials will soon begin in London and Paris. These zero emission, lightweight composite vehicles have a battery range of more than 240 kilometers. The vehicles will also come equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that help to improve safety and reduce driver fatigue. These features, combined with a vehicle display provide the driver with an intelligent and connected vehicle.

Luke Wake, international director for automotive engineering in the advanced technology group at UPS. "UPS is marshaling its global scale to encourage innovation within the automotive industry. We are helping to drive demand for these disruptive technologies. The result is a safer and cleaner fleet for the communities in which we deliver."

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Arrival is the first commercial vehicle manufacturer in Europe to provide purpose-built electric delivery vehicles to UPS's specifications. Since 2016, UPS and Arrival have been developing prototypes of different sizes, and the first vehicles are expected to be deployed on the road before the end of this year.

Since 2009, UPS has invested over $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. And, in 2016, a full year earlier than expected, UPS achieved its self-set goal of covering 1.6 billion kilometers)using its fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.