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Like many fleet professionals, chances are you're concerned about energy security, emissions regulations and fuel costs. And you probably know that natural gas is an attractive alternative to other fuels. Dozens of commercial fleets, both large and small, are moving to natural gas because of its low emissions, low cost and high performance. If you're ready to take that step, Ryder can help.
Natural-gas-powered trucks offer a variety of environmental and cost-saving benefits. They're safe, powerful and run clean. And they offer long-term, sustainable fleet advantages to commercial rental, full service lease and dedicated contract carriage customers with local routes in high-density regions. Natural gas is more affordable than diesel fuel, offers improved operational efficiencies and enables you to:
Natural gas is one of the cleanest, safest and most useful of all energy sources. It is a combustible mixture of hydrocarbon gases that can include methane, ethane, propane, butane and pentane.
Natural gas is used for many different industries and applications, including industrial, electric generation, residential, commercial and other.
Natural gas is affordable, runs clean, is domestically produced and in abundant supply, which helps to both reduce environmental impact and dependence on foreign oil.
To learn how Ryder is taking the lead in driving a greener fleet by harnessing the clean power of natural gas, find out about our private/public sector project in California.
Like many fleet professionals, you may be interested in exploring green transportation options. Hybrid trucks combine traditional diesel engines with battery power to increase fuel efficiency and reduce pollution-causing emissions.
Commercially viable hybrid trucks offer fleet owners a variety of benefits, both environmental and financial. The Ryder RydeGreen® Hybrid line of tractors, trailers and straight trucks features the Navistar MaxxForce DT diesel engine and the Eaton Hybrid Electric system integrated into an International DuraStar Hybrid chassis.
When traveling at low speeds, the hybrid's electric motor supplies power to the truck, which reduces both fuel consumption and emissions. According to International, the truck can potentially improve fuel efficiency by an estimated 30 to 40 percent in standard in-city pickup and delivery applications. Diesel emissions are also reduced when the vehicle is operating in hybrid mode on battery power. Commercially viable hybrid vehicles help you:
Hybrid trucks combine two power sources – a diesel motor and electric engine - to accelerate fuel economy, reduce emissions, cut costs and improve fuel efficiency by as much as 40 percent.
Hybrid power is used for all types of commercial vehicles including buses and short-range heavy-duty trucks.
Hybrid technology offers a number of benefits – it improves fuel efficiency, helps reduce smog-producing particulate matter and maximizes fuel savings. Plus it helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Ryder offers a full line of RydeGREEN Hybrid tractors, trailers and straight trucks along with a variety of other green services.
The original green transportation option, electric vehicles are powered by electricity instead of fuel. As a result, they cost less to operate than gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. Electrifying delivery trucks is an ideal approach for high-density intra-city routes because range is not an issue for battery-electric trucks dropping goods off at convenience stores, restaurants and retail shops. With an estimated range of 80 miles, electric-powered delivery trucks can go an average of three days before requiring an overnight recharge.
Electric trucks offer an environmentally responsible transportation option for many reasons. For example, they can reduce fuel and maintenance costs, are quiet and reduce emissions. Ryder delivered its first leased 10-ton electric truck in 2010 for operation in the catering and hospitality sector. Today, Ryder continues to evaluate electric vehicle technology as a viable transportation solution. Electric-powered trucks enable you to:
Electric-powered vehicles use a battery to store the electric energy that powers the motor. Batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric power source.
Electric power is used for all types of commercial vehicles including buses and short-range heavy-duty trucks.
Electric power offers a number of benefits – it improves fuel efficiency, helps minimize smog-producing particulate matter, maximizes fuel savings and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Today, Ryder continues to evaluate electric vehicle technology as a viable transportation solution.