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National Clean Fleets Partner: Ryder

Photo of two heavy-duty Ryder trucks that run on natural gas.

Ryder opened its first natural gas vehicle maintenance facility in 2011, allowing the company to deploy hundreds of heavy-duty vehicles that run on compressed or liquefied natural gas. The project is expected to displace more than 1.5 million gallons of diesel fuel per year. Ryder also leases electric and hybrid vehicles to its fleet customers.

Fast Facts

  • Joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership: June 2011
  • Headquarters: Miami, FL
  • Operations: North America, Mexico, Europe, Asia
  • Strategies and Technologies: Compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, idle reduction, telematics

Ryder Launches Natural Gas Vehicle Project

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Sept. 21, 2011

Ryder announces new 'Flex-to-Green' lease offering

MIAMI – Ryder System Inc., a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced the launch of its new "Flex-to-Green" lease offering, making it easier for private fleet operators to jump start their sustainability programs by providing the option of incorporating alternative fuel vehicles into their fleets in support of their business objectives. Ryder's alternative fuel fleet includes compressed and liquid natural gas vehicles, which are offered in select markets as well as hybrid vehicles, which are available in most U.S. markets. Ryder currently supports natural gas vehicles in Southern California and Arizona. As Ryder's capabilities and infrastructure to support natural gas vehicles are expanded, the Flex-to-Green lease option will be offered to customers in those new markets.

"Ryder is committed to making it as easy as possible for customers to implement sustainable transportation solutions," said Robert Sanchez, President of Global Fleet Management Solutions for Ryder. "The new 'Flex-to-Green' offering makes sustainable efficiency simple by providing a flexible product that enables customers to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles into their fleet when they are ready."

As a leader in commercial truck leasing, Ryder has the unique ability to influence and reach a broad, diverse customer base to improve access to alternative fuels and vehicle technologies on a national level. Recognizing the company's leadership in natural gas, in April 2010, the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Board collaborated with Ryder as its fleet partner in a groundbreaking ceremony for its heavy-duty natural gas truck rental and leasing project. As part of the project, which aims to improve air quality in Southern California, 202 heavy-duty natural gas powered trucks are being deployed into Ryder's Southern California operations network. Ryder customers can access these natural gas-powered vehicles through short-term rentals, long-term leases, or Ryder's dedicated logistics services. In addition, Ryder has constructed new natural gas refueling stations and will maintain vehicles at three maintenance shops in Fontana, Orange, and Rancho Dominguez. Each maintenance facility is being equipped for the indoor repair of natural gas vehicles.

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