Electric mail trucks are filling up slots in the US Portal Service fleet
Nearly 10,000 Ford E-Transit vans and 14,000 charging stations have been ordered by the US Postal Service as part of its environmental plan. The fleet’s aging gasoline-powered mail trucks are beginning to be replaced in order to coincide with the federal government’s ambitious zero emissions goals. When Congress passed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 and coupled that legislation with the federal funding granted in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the US Postal Service seized the opportunity. Over the following five years, USPS plans to allot 75% of its purchases to electric vehicles - and 100% after 2026.
The United States Portal Service has several reasons for wanting to invest heavily in a fleet of electric vehicles. EVs have a lower impact on the environment than tradition gas-powered vehicles. By increasing its use of EVs, the USPS can reduce its carbon footprint and help to protect the environment. Additionally, EVs have lower operating costs than gas-powered vehicles because they require less maintenance and have lower fuel costs. By switching to EVs, the USPS can save money on maintenance and fuel expenses, which can help to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
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