Ford E-Transit To USPS: What’s Your EV Problem?
The Ford E-Transit van EV is taking off like a rocket, which makes it all the harder to explain why the US Postal Service is dragging its electrification heels.
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Hey, USPS — Here’s 5 Reasons Gas-Powered Trucks Are A Stupid Idea
The decision to order tens of thousands of gasoline-powered vehicles for the USPS is wrong on so many levels.
US Postal Service To Electric Truck Fans: Don’t Drop Dead After All!
The US Postal Service is funneling more electric trucks into its fleet of 200,000 general delivery vehicles, but continues to insist that gasmobiles should play a leading role — for now.
US Army Beats US Postal Service To Electric Vehicle Punch
The US Army’s electric vehicle plan picks up steam as Army Reserve commits to a FY 27 electrification goal.
US DOE Aims $2.91 Billion At EV Batteries & Energy Storage
The US Department of Defense will be one beneficiary of a new $2.91 billion push to shore up the US lithium chain for EV batteries and other energy storage systems.
Normalcy Bias: What Dirty USPS Trucks Can Teach Us About The Climate Emergency
A recent piece by my colleague Steve covered the disaster that the rollout of USPS trucks has become. I won’t rehash it all here, but I did want to focus on one of the biggest issues: efficiency. Then, I’m going to explain why societies often struggle to prepare for emergencies. … [continued]
The Battle Over Electric Vehicles For USPS Heats Up
The USPS fight over next-generation delivery vehicles is far from over. In fact, it may be just beginning.
New US Postal Service Contractor Proposes Electric Vehicles … For US Army
Electric vehicle fans cried foul over the dim showing for EVs in the new US Postal Service delivery truck contract, but Oshkosh Defense may get the last laugh.
Critics Slam USPS Failure To Pursue An Electrification Strategy
The latest USPS environmental impact statement says electric delivery vehicles are preferred, but too expensive.
100,000 Diesel-Killing Electric Vehicles For US Army, Eventually
The US Army is planning for a fleet of 100,000 fossil-powered light tactical vehicles, but a quick pivot to electric vehicles could be in the works.
