MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial transportation and
supply chain management solutions, today announced it was recognized as
a Clear Air Champion by the Tucson and Phoenix Clean Cities Coalition at
the Arizona Clean Cities Coalitions’ Legislative Breakfast, which was
recently held at the Arizona State Capital. Ryder was honored as a major
contributor to the development of alternative fuel vehicle technologies
in the state of Arizona. Ryder Group Director of National Sales Bobby
Stewart accepted the award on behalf of Ryder.
In September 2011, Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc., a Ryder full service
lease customer based in Tucson, Ariz., announced it would convert its
entire heavy duty fleet of 22 diesel-powered delivery vehicles in Tucson
to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles from Ryder. Golden Eagle’s
decision to switch to natural gas was part of a strategic alternative
fuel program focused on reducing transportation-generated emissions and
reducing fuel costs. Ryder helped Golden Eagle through the process of
understanding how the CNG vehicles could meet the needs of its loads and
drivers while providing a cost-savings over the long term. Throughout
the process, Ryder evaluated the natural gas vehicle technology for
Golden Eagle, and configured and acquired the vehicles specific to
Golden Eagle’s requirements.
Ryder became the first fleet provider to offer heavy-duty natural gas
vehicles for the leasing and rental industry through a groundbreaking
natural gas vehicle project with the San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG) in Southern California announced in 2010. The
Ryder/SANBAG project is part of a joint public/private partnership
between the U.S. Department of Energy, the California Energy Commission,
San Bernardino Associated Governments, Southern California Association
of Governments, and Ryder. The $38.7 million effort includes a total of
202 natural gas vehicles available for lease or rent, three
strategically located natural gas compliant maintenance shops in Rancho
Dominguez, Orange, and Fontana, and two fueling stations. At completion,
the Ryder/SANBAG project will displace more than 1.5 million gallons of
diesel annually with 100 percent domestically produced low-carbon
natural gas. Since announcing the SANBAG project in April 2010, Ryder
has expanded its natural gas vehicle offerings to Tucson, Ariz., and
Livonia and Grand Rapids, Mich.
“Ryder has been a member of the Tucson Clean Cities Coalition for two
years, and we’re proud to work with Clean Cities to help reduce
America's dependence on fossil fuels through clean alternative fuel
projects,” said Scott Perry, Vice President of Supply Management, Fleet
Management Solutions, Ryder. “There are significant benefits in using a
domestically produced fuel source such as natural gas that is less
expensive, cleaner and more environmentally friendly. Ryder is committed
to leading the industry in making heavy duty natural gas vehicles
available for our customers.”
The two Arizona Clean Cities Coalitions are among the 80 Coalitions
across the United States, chartered by the U.S. Department of Energy,
for the purpose of advancing two major U.S. initiatives: The Clean Air
Act to help reduce air pollution and the Energy Policy act to help
reduce dependence on foreign oil.
Pima Association of Governments is an association of local, state and
tribal governments with a mission to build consensus among its members
and the public on regional planning for transportation, air quality and
water quality.
Clean Cities is a voluntary program of the U.S. Department of Energy to
expand the use of alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuel, accelerate
the use of alternative fuel vehicles and build a local refueling
infrastructure for these vehicles.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial transportation, logistics and supply
chain management solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a
component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index. Inbound Logistics magazine has included Ryder
in its 2011 and 2010 “Green Partners” listing, and Newsweek has
included Ryder for two years in a row in its ranking of the top 250
green U.S. companies. Ryder is a charter member of the NGV Fleet Forum
and a member of the Department of Energy’s National Clean Fleets
partnership. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV Achievement Award
and has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in the
Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. A member of the American Red Cross
Annual Disaster Giving Program, Ryder is proud to support national and
local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information,
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Source: Ryder System, Inc.