UPS orders new all-electric trucks

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The local zero-emission, zero-noise eCanter[/caption]In the USA, parcel company UPS last month announced it will use new zero-emission electric trucks from Daimler Trucks' Fuso brand, called the eCanter. The delivery company will be the first commercial customer in the U.S. to use this vehicle.The FUSO eCanter has a range of 100km and a load capacity up to 3.5 tons - depending on body and usage. According to Daimler, the eCanter offers savings up to 1,000 Euro per 10,000km on operating costs compared to conventional diesel trucks.