UPS steps on the gas UPS continued to impress the market with its enthusiasm for natural-gas technology this year when it announced plans to purchase 700 liquefied natural gas vehicles and build 13 fueling stations by the end of 2014. UPS noted that these moves will save it 24 million gallons of diesel fuel annually. Given that fuel is among the major costs for delivery companies, UPS's initiatives should lay the foundation for substantial savings in the future. UPS also rolled out 100 electric trucks in California this year, substantiating its leadership position in operating an alternative-fuel fleet.