USPS fleet to be 75% EV by 2028, due to IRA funding


The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden back in August, and the US Postal Service is looking to benefit. The USPS's big goals of expanding its electric delivery vans holdings have been increased, pledging a 75% electric vehicle share by 2028. An additional 106,000 vehicles will be purchased from maker Oshkosh Defense and other retailers, including at least 66,000 electric vehicles. The USPS also unveiled plans to phase out internal-combustion-powered Oshkosh vans and will only purchase 100% electric vehicles from the supplier after 2026.

Transitioning to more electric delivery vehicles can have multiple benefits for the USPS and the communities it serves. Environmental benefits, cost savings, improved public health, and a positive public image are all reasons that the USPS is striving toward these goals.

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