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Cargo vans have been in use for centuries, however motorized vans have been around for nearly a century. Cargo vans are a great alternative to diesel and other large transportation trucks. In fact, all of the major shipping companies across the world have adopted the cargo van design, for its functionality, and for its cost effectiveness. Cargo vans require less gas than large trucks, and are easier to maintain. There isn’t as much space in the back of a van as there are in trucks, but it is more economical than large vehicles when they need to transport smaller loads. Delivery companies have found that using several cargo vans, rather than trucks, results in fewer maintenance costs for the company. These vans are often custom made, with a raised roof so that there is more storage space, and a larger cab, so that the driver can stand up in it. This makes it easier for the driver to move between to storage area and the door, making deliveries much quicker and easier.

Cargo vans are also used by other businesses other than delivery companies. From Plumbing to construction, several businesses are finding value in cargo vans. Most of these vehicles are needed to travel to homes and other personal residences. If these companies used trucks, then navigating these areas would prove to be difficult or impossible. Cargo vans also have great economy in terms of fuel and maintenance. Cargo vans break down less than semis, and thus require less trips to the mechanic. Cargo vans have also been adapted to serve as transportation for city use. Instead of buses, which often operate when they are not full of passengers, vans use less gas and are often completely full. This result in a much more economic solution to transportation problems, and to emission problems, as cargo vans emit much less toxic gas into the atmosphere.

With the new environmental movement, vans have begun to take precedence over trucks. Cargo vans are much easier to make environmentally friendly than large trucks, and are more efficient than trucks after the hybridization. Cargo vans will continue to grow in popularity as the green movement continues, and more companies realize their cost effectiveness.

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