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The Postal Service’s new electric delivery trucks focus on safety and utility
The U.S. Postal Service’s new delivery vehicles, launched in Athens, Georgia, offer postal carriers improved safety, comfort, and efficiency, with plans to expand nationwide by 2028.
In short:
- New USPS delivery vehicles feature air conditioning, modern safety features, and roomier designs to replace aging, unreliable trucks.
- The majority of the new fleet will be electric, with the USPS committing to electrify all future vehicle purchases starting in 2026.
- Environmental lawsuits and government funding pushed USPS to embrace electric trucks, helping reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030.
Key quote:
“With the climate crisis at our doorsteps, electrifying the U.S. government’s largest fleet will deliver the progress we’ve been waiting for.”
— Katherine García, Sierra Club
Why this matters:
The Postal Service’s shift to electric vehicles and modern safety standards reduces operational costs, improves worker safety, and cuts emissions. These efforts align with broader national goals to combat climate change.
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