- cross-posted to:
- electricvehicles@slrpnk.net
- cross-posted to:
- electricvehicles@slrpnk.net
Summary
USPS plans to continue its EV transition despite resistance from Trump’s team.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy affirmed the $3 billion electrification effort, funded by last year’s climate bill, as “business sense,” with 75% of the fleet targeted for electrification by 2026.
Trump’s team aims to cancel contracts, favoring gas-powered vehicles.
USPS has ordered 66,000 EVs by 2028, including vehicles from Oshkosh and Ford.
While critics argue against high costs, USPS maintains that legislative action would be required to halt its EV plans, which aim to modernize its 217,000-vehicle fleet.
I think it looks neat, and we’ll all get use to it just like we got use to calling a Nintendo console a “Wii.”
The unique proportions are to maximize visibility and safety. It’s not just trying to be odd to make a statement or to differentiate it.