October 29, 2008
UPS’s order of seven HHV vehicles adds to its green fleet. Already road-tested, the first vehicles will be deployed during the first quarter of 2009.
Tags: Eaton, EPA, HHV, Hydraulic Hybrid, purchase, UPS
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