News Published on 11 Jun, 2009
Nestlé Waters North America showcases hybrid truck technology
Nestlé Waters North America will today display one of its Diesel-Electric Hybrid (DEH) delivery trucks at the first ‘Hybrid on the Hill’ event in Washington DC.
Hybrid truck technology reduces fuel use and carbon emissions
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Hybrid on the Hill is coordinated by Calstart – a member-supported organisation dedicated to the growth of a clean transportation technologies industry – and will exhibit hybrid technology for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. A total of 17 trucks will be on display.
Since November 2008, Nestlé Waters North America’s ‘Home & Office’ division has operated four DEH delivery trucks. The DEH vehicles are expected to deliver a 25% improvement in fuel economy. Eight additional hybrid trucks will be deployed by the end of this summer.
“Our DEH trucks are one way we’re trying to reduce our environmental impact, while continuing to provide healthful beverages,” said Jeffery Bush, national fleet purchasing manager for Nestlé Waters North America. In its 2008 Corporate Citizenship report, the company stated its goal to introduce a zero-emission delivery vehicle by 2015, and upgrade 25% of all of its vehicles to zero emissions by 2020.
“It’s exciting to see how hybrid vehicle technology is evolving, and our company will continue to look for ways to integrate this technology to lessen our carbon footprint,” Bush added.
Source: Nestlé Waters North America