The US Postal Service (USPS) has said no to EVs by placing an order for a gas-powered fleet. The Hill reported that the USPS announced its finalized plans to order a new fleet of majority gasoline-powered vehicles even though it contradicts the Biden administration’s emissions goal. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, … [continued]
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.
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]
One of the most iconic images in America is that of a postal truck. With its steering wheel on the right-hand side and steadfast drivers going door-to-door — rain or shine — to deliver our messages, gifts, and goods. The Postal Service is entrusted with keeping us all connected and … [continued]
The USPS fight over next-generation delivery vehicles is far from over. In fact, it may be just beginning.
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.
The latest USPS environmental impact statement says electric delivery vehicles are preferred, but too expensive.
Workhorse has sued to block the USPS contract for new vehicles that was awarded to Oshkosh Defense in February.
Oshkosh debuts electric fire trucks and a whole EV system to boot, which could help put out that fire over its Postal Service fleet contract.
Here are four stories about how politics will play a key role in the EV revolution.
