U.S., Oct. 10 -- The logistics giants, UPS, has announced it is set to acquire over 6,000 natural gas-powered trucks from 2020 until 2022.

The plans represent a three-year commitment to invest $450mn in the expansion of UPS' alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle fleet. Set to be equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems provided under an exclusive agreement with Agility Fuel Solutions, a business of Hexagon Composites. It is anticipated that the investment will reduce UPS's carbon footprint and have a positive influence on national CNG market growth.

"UPS continues to expand and improve our smart logistics network by implementing new technologies and creating a highly flexible, data-driven and sustainable networ...