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Your mail truck is getting greener

The U.S. Postal Service rolled out a plan today to put more than 66,000 electric vehicles on the streets by 2028.

USPS trucks: House Oversight Committee opens investigation

USPS trucks: House Oversight Committee opens investigation

State attorneys general and top environmental groups have already sued the Postal Service to block the $11.3 billion truck contract.
House Democrats tell USPS to pump the brakes on gas-guzzling truck contract

House Democrats tell USPS to pump the brakes on gas-guzzling truck contract

The Postal Service plans to spend up to $11.3 billion on a fleet of delivery trucks that get 8.6 miles per gallon.
Can anyone satisfy Amazon's craving for electric vans?

Can anyone satisfy Amazon's craving for electric vans?

The company has big plans to turn its delivery fleet green. But very few of the vehicles are made right now.
Why isn’t the USPS fully electrifying its fleet? It’s a mystery

Why isn’t the USPS fully electrifying its fleet? It’s a mystery

The agency just announced the design of its new truck, but only 10% of the vehicles will be electric. Congress is trying to find out why.
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