UPS And FedEx Confront Obstacles In Going Electric: Report
UPS And FedEx Confront Obstacles In Going Electric: Report
The shift to electric delivery vehicles by United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX) reportedly faces challenges amid U.S. supply uncertainties.
据报道，由于美国供应的不确定性，联合包裹服务公司（纽约证券交易所代码：UPS）和联邦快递公司（纽约证券交易所代码：FDX）向电动送货车辆的转变面临挑战。
These companies are striving to replace their gas-powered vans to align with environmental goals.
这些公司正在努力更换汽油动力货车，以实现环境目标。
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for U.S. President Joe Biden's climate objectives in transportation. However, hurdles include battery shortages and financial struggles among electric van startups, according to Reuters.
向电动汽车（EV）的过渡对于美国总统乔·拜登的交通气候目标至关重要。但是，据路透社报道，障碍包括电池短缺和电动货车初创公司的财务困境。
Both UPS and FedEx confront concerns about the sustainability of their electric van suppliers, with doubts lingering over their longevity in the industry, per the report.
报告称，UPS和联邦快递都对电动货车供应商的可持续性感到担忧，人们对他们在该行业的寿命仍然存在疑问。
Luke Wake, UPS's vice president of fleet maintenance and engineering, reportedly questions the viability of these companies in the long run.
据报道，UPS负责机队维护和工程的副总裁卢克·韦克质疑这些公司的长期生存能力。
Also Read: UPS Delivers Mixed Bag Of Q1 Results, Maintains Guidance Despite Lower Volumes
另请阅读: UPS公布的第一季度业绩好坏参半，尽管销量较低，但仍维持指导方针
The package delivery giants are losing access to California incentives that help offset the high prices of EVs. This further complicates their efforts to transition to electric fleets, as they grapple with limited supply and high costs.
包裹递送巨头正在失去获得加州激励措施的机会，这些激励措施有助于抵消电动汽车的高昂价格。这使他们向电动车队过渡的努力进一步复杂化，因为他们正在努力应对有限的供应和高昂的成本。
UPS remains committed to its 2016 plan of incorporating EVs and other eco-friendly vehicles into its fleet, including renewable natural gas (RNG) trucks. Meanwhile, FedEx explores options for integrating lower-emission trucks.
UPS仍然致力于执行其2016年计划，将电动汽车和其他环保车纳入其车队，包括可再生天然气（RNG）卡车。同时，联邦快递正在探索整合低排放卡车的选项。
Several electric van manufacturers, including Arrival SA (OTC:ARVLF) and Lightning Emotors Inc (OTC:ZEVY), face financial difficulties, affecting their ability to supply vehicles to UPS and other clients.
包括Arrival SA（场外交易代码：ARVLF）和Lightning Emotors Inc（场外交易代码：ZEVY）在内的几家电动货车制造商面临财务困难，影响了他们向UPS和其他客户供应车辆的能力。
Also Read: UPS Earnings Show The Weight Of $170,000 Compensation While It Learns To Navigate Shipping Slump
另请阅读: UPS在学会应对航运低迷的同时，收入显示了17万美元补偿的重量
Changes in California's incentive program and potential EPA regulations could influence the adoption of electric step vans.
加州激励计划的变化和美国环保局的潜在法规可能会影响电动踏板车的采用。
While incentives are changing, regulatory shifts may play a pivotal role in shaping the market.
尽管激励措施正在发生变化，但监管转变可能在塑造市场方面发挥关键作用。
Price Action: UPS shares closed higher by 0.53% at $147.39 on Thursday.
价格走势：周四，UPS股价收盘上涨0.53％，至147.39美元。
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
免责声明: 该内容部分是在人工智能工具的帮助下制作的，并由Benzinga编辑审阅和发布。
Photo via Shutterstock
照片来自 Shutterstock