Biden's zero-emission government fleet starts with USPS

[mahatmakanejeeves]

The Postal Service is set to roll out 34,000 electric mail trucks in the coming years, and it’s transforming its operations to make them go

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Biden’s zero-emission government fleet starts with USPS
The Postal Service is set to roll out 34,000 electric mail trucks in the coming years, and it’s transforming its operations to make them go.

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[CentralMass]

1. Hopefully Dejoy is not involved with vehicle selection etc..

[rickford66]

2. I suggested something similar instead of "Cash for clunkers".

I suggested the Gov procurement agencies should place orders for electric vehicles at every auto dealer in every state. They could be ordered with the expected delivery to be in three or four years, giving the auto companies incentives to gear up and help create a civilian market.

[MichMan]

3. What would they be ordering ?

Vehicle designs that far out are still preliminary with no established configuration, specifications or prices.

"Yes, this is the Federal government; we would like to place an order for 400 vehicles"

What would you like to order?

" I dont really know what will be available in 2027, but as long as they are electric we will order them now .How much will they cost ?"

[rickford66]

4. It's a secret

[Finishline42]

5. USPS is a pretty good match for an EV

How far do most of their vehicles drive in a day?

In my city, they drive from one of a couple distribution points, they deliver mail, move to another spot, deliver mail, move to another spot, etc...

I doubt if they drive 50 miles a day.

they return to the distribution spot for the evening, perfect time to plug in and get ready for the next day.

[NNadir]

6. Electricity is emission free? Who knew? n/t.