# UPS invests in Arrival and orders 10,000 Generation 2 Electric Vehicles

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/ups-invests-in-arrival-and-orders-10000-generation-2-electric-vehicles-6/
- Published: 2020-02-02T21:55:42-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

#### ![Ups have announced an order of 10000 purpose built electric vehicles Most noteworthy all worth hundreds of millions of euros The orders go to consequently uk based company arrival The initial 10000 vehicles will be rolled out in the uk europe and north america from 2020 to 2024 All with the option to purchase a further order of 10000 vehicles Ups venture capital arm also announced an investment in arrival Mind you of an undisclosed amount](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/85300162-4F1C-4DA6-9BFE-18CF3A8FFE91.jpeg?resize=320%2C420&quality=52&ssl=1 "85300162-4F1C-4DA6-9BFE-18CF3A8FFE91 - The Green Living Guy")

#### ⏎  29 January 2020, London, UK and Atlanta, USA

UPS have announced an order of 10,000 [purpose built](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/02/rivian-announces-700m-investment-round-led-by-amazon/)
[electric vehicles](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/electric-vehicles-the-future-of-transportation-2/).
Most noteworthy, all worth hundreds of millions of Euros. The orders go to consequently
UK based company Arrival.

The initial 10,000 vehicles will be rolled out in the UK, Europe and North America
from 2020 to 2024. All with the option to purchase a further order of 10,000 vehicles.
[UPS](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/09/ups-first-commercial-customer-in-u-s-to-use-new-daimler-electric-delivery-truck/)
venture capital arm also announced an investment in Arrival. Mind you: of an undisclosed
amount.

The vehicles will be built using [Arrival’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2009/03/a-fun-article-i-did-on-low-speed-vehicle/)
new method of assembly using low capital, low footprint microfactories located to
serve local communities and profitable from thousands of units.

Arrival first announced a partnership with [UPS](https://greenlivingguy.com/2010/09/ups-and-electric-vehicles-international-evi-go-electric/)
to develop [electric vehicles](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/03/electric-vehicles-the-future-of-transportation-2/)
in 2016. However now with this vehicle order and investment accelerating the deployment.
All of fit for purpose electric fleets at scale. Arrival’s unique Generation 2.0
electric vehicles offer [UPS](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/03/ups-to-deploy-first-electric-truck-to-rival-cost-of-conventional-fuel-vehicles/)
compelling commercial and environmental benefits. That’s to make a seamless and 
cost effective transition to a zero emissions fleet.

#### _Denis Sverdlov, Founder and CEO of Arrival said,_

_ “UPS has been a strong strategic partner of Arrival, providing valuable insight
to how electric delivery vans are used on the road and how they can be optimised
for drivers. Together our teams have been creating bespoke electric vehicles, based
on our flexible skateboard platforms, that meet the end-to-end needs of UPS from
driving, loading/unloading, depot and back office operations. We are pleased that
today’s investment and vehicle order creates even closer ties between our two companies.”_

Carlton Rose, President of UPS Global Fleet Maintenance & Engineering said,

_“Our investment and partnership with Arrival is directly aligned with UPS’s transformation
strategy. One led by the deployment of cutting-edge technologies.These vehicles 
will also be among the world’s most advanced package delivery vehicles. Thereby 
redefining industry standards for electric, connected and intelligent vehicle solutions.”_

 

Arrival has developed components, sustainable materials and software. Combined and
to customize both vehicles and operations of commercial fleet owners. The company’s
unique skateboard platforms enable the creation of vehicles. Most importantly in
any weight, type, size and shape to match customer requirements. Those which are
then deployed close to areas of demand across the globe in Arrival’s microfactories.

Avinash Rugoobur, Chief Strategy Officer** at** Arrival commented

_Arrival has created Generation 2 electric vehicles. He means that are moreover 
better. All in price, design and experience. That’s to than traditional fossil fuel
vehicles and existing EVs.

_This gives fleet managers a highly compelling commercial and environmental reason.
All to switch to electric and accelerate the adoption of electric technology globally._

_So at Arrival, they believe this is the most impactful areas to start. Especially
in the [transition to a fully electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/2026/06/caterpillar-bepu-electric-simplifies-the-transition-process/)
future. Now their partnership with UPS. It will drive us both towards their shared
vision of cleaner mobility._

![Ups](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/85300162-
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#### Juan Perez, Chief Information and Engineering Officer, UPS commented:

_[UPS](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/11/ups-launches-first-electric-bike-in-u-s-for-urban-delivery-solution/)
continues to build an integrated fleet of electric vehicles. Now combining with 
innovative, large-scale fleet charging technology._ _Because __as mega-trends like
population growth. Then you include urban migration. Also, then include [e-commerce](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/02/how-smart-homes-lead-to-greener-lifestyles/).
It’s just continuing to accelerate. _

_It’s because UPS__ recognizes the need to work with partners. Moreover and all 
around the world._

_All to solve both road congestion and pollution challenges. That’s for our customers
and the communities they serve. Electric vehicles also form a cornerstone. Especially
to their sustainable urban delivery strategies. Taking an active investment role
in Arrival. It actively enables UPS to collaborate. Especially in the design and
production of the three UPS trucks. Now considered the __world’s most advanced [electric delivery vehicles](https://greenlivingguy.com/2005/11/racing-is-electric/)._

In conclusion, all with over 300 million vans and trucks on the road. They are all
consequently fueled by petrol or diesel. So the commercial vehicle segment is a 
major contributor to transport emissions. That’s as well as the fastest growing 
vehicle segment.

So the rise of e-commerce has contributed to this increase. That’s over the past
decade. Look, I mean the number of parcels delivered per day in NYC alone. It has
quadrupled to 1.5 million. Then also all the while van mileage in the UK. Man o 
man it has grown 56% since 2000.

In conclusion, the opportunity to significantly impact climate change. Then coupled
with predictable routes and overnight depot charging. Finally and to then make commercial
vehicles perfectly suited. Moreover and all seamlessly switch to electric.

Source: [United Parcel Service](https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2020/01/29/1977076/30428/en/UPS-Invests-In-Arrival-Accelerates-Fleet-Electrification-With-Order-Of-10-000-Electric-Delivery-Vehicles.html)

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