Isuzu Trucks - Express Hybrid Electric Delivery Truck
One of the first companies in North America to pilot a proto type diesel hybrid electric delivery truck from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, corporate Express pilot of this innovative vehicle marks the companys first step towards adding Isuzu hybrid electric vehicles to its US delivery fleet, with the goals of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and minimizing environmental impact.
Our distribution operations area primary focus as we work to reduce our carbon footprint said President of Corporate Express US. We approached Isuzu about a diesel hybrid electric vehicle last year and we are extremely pleased that our partnership with them is enhanced with a pilot of this terrific emerging technology here in the US. The majority of Corporate Express US Trucks Trailers are from Isuzu, who has been the Company’s long time trucking partner since 1992. As a pure business to business company.
President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Isuzu is committed to technologies and programs to address safety, environment and economy and this partnership reinforces that commitment. We will continue to work with Corporate Express and other environmentally conscious companies to meet their needs. This move is part of Corporate Express overall plans to reduce environmental impact through goals for facilities, distribution operations, sustainable forestry, environmentally sustainable products and social responsibility. These plans are outlined in the Company’s US Sustainability Policy.
Isuzu is working with Enova Systems to retrofit the Isuzu truck proto type with their Hybrid Power drive system, a turnkey system that combines an enhanced electric motor and electronic controls to help power the vehicle. Enova Systems is a globally recognized provider of environmentally friendly hybrid drive systems for vehicles that provide significant savings in fuel economy and reduce green house gas and noise pollution. There are numerous other Isuzu diesel electric hybrid programs including a large scale commercial program in Japan to provide cleaner vehicles in an urban environment.
Corporate Express expects to receive the proto type vehicle in Los Angeles, California. Corporate Express provides customers with a single source of business products and services, so that they can focus their resources, energy and time on their core business. Corporate Express helps organizations to save time and maximize their productivity.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Corporate Express NV generated 2006 annual sales of EUR 6.3 billion. The Company has a widespread global distribution network spanning North America, Europe and Australia, has close to 19,000 employees and operations in 20 countries. Corporate Express NV is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and in New York.
Isuzu trucks are one of the largest selling medium duty trucks in the world and have been America’s number one selling low cab forward truck every year since 1986. Approximately 86% of all Isuzu trucks ever sold in the US are still registered today, which speaks volumes about their legendary dependability and low cost of ownership. Since 1918, over 26 million Isuzu built trucks have been sold in 64 countries.
