Coca Cola is getting the idea. As gas prices approach $4 a gallon Coca Cola has decided to convert its fleet of sales vehicles to Hybrid Electric cars and even some Hybrid Trucks.
In Atlanta bout 325 of its 800 vehicles used by its sales force and 140 diesel-electric hybrid delivery trucks are on the road already with plans to add 225 more by years end. In Charlotte they have 400 more vehicles about half of its sales force.
Coke estimates the hybrid sedans are saving it about $1,100 a year per vehicle compared to the non-hybrid sedans. The hybrid SUVs are saving it $800 a year per vehicle compared to a non-hybrid SUV.