CHICAGO — ComEd, which supplies electricity to millions in the Chicago area, is adding to its fleet a diesel-electric hybrid bucket truck, according to the Web site, www.etrucker.com/.
Built by Eaton and International Truck and Engine, the truck gets up to 60 percent better fuel economy than a diesel truck. During a blackout, while its crew works to restore power, the truck also can supply 25 kilowatts of electricity to the neighborhood, enough to power more than a dozen houses.
ComEd also bought more than 50 Ford Escape Hybrids. Hybrids now make up almost 25 percent of the company’s SUV fleet, used by supervisors and inspectors throughout its service territory.
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