Ryder Introduces New Green Fleet Lease Offering

MIAMI-- Ryder System Inc. has launched a new “Flex-to-Green” lease offering, providing fleet operators the option of incorporating alternative fuel vehicles into their fleets.

by Staff

September 23, 2011

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MIAMI -- Ryder System Inc. has launched a new “Flex-to-Green” lease offering, providing fleet operators the option of incorporating alternative fuel vehicles into their fleets.

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 expands its infrastructure to support natural gas vehicles, 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.”

In April 2010, the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) Board collaborated with Ryder 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.

“It’s important that companies like Ryder are developing product offerings to help customers make the transition to natural gas vehicles as easy as possible so they can tap into the predictability, cost-efficiency and environmental benefits of alternative fuels,” said Deborah Barmack, SANBAG executive director.

Ryder’s “Flex-to-Green” offering is available immediately. For additional information, click here.

Topics:Ryder System Hybrid Trucks Compressed Natural Gas Natural Gas Vehicles Green Fleet

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