UPS invests in electric vehicle pioneer Arrival, as delivery giant places order for 10,000 vans

James S Murray
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Arrival has emerged as a major player in the fast expanding commercial EV fleet market

UPS has announced that it has completed a minority investment in UK-based electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Arrival in a move that has seen the global logistics giant place an order for 10,000 purpose built...

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