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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 30, 2022

Analysis Challenges USPS EV Environmental Study

University of Michigan researchers conducted a greenhouse gas emissions assessment of the Postal Service's potential delivery vehicle purchasing plans and reached different conclusions regarding the environmental impact of a fleet of BEVs.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 17, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Devotes $3 Billion to USPS ZEVs, Infrastructure

In July, the Postal Service announced that thanks to a modernization plan, at least 50% of its initial purchase of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles will be BEVs.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2022

USPS Contractor Adds Propane Autogas Vehicles to Fleet

Hi Pro's ultra-low NOx propane vehicles, developed by Roush CleanTech, reduce NOx emissions by 96% compared to diesel.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2022

USPS Modernization Enables More EV Purchases

The Postal Service announced at least 50% of its initial purchase of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles will be BEVs, after issuing a supplemental environmental impact statement in June.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2022

Arson Suspected in USPS Vehicle Fire

Four vehicles and other property were damaged. No mail appears to have been damaged or stolen.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2022

USPS Modernization Plan May Lead to More EV Purchases

Expected changes to the USPS' delivery network will improve transportation efficiency and will lead to infrastructure capable of handling charging needs.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2022

USPS Purchase Plan Sparks Congressional Probe

In March, the Postal Service announced its first order of new vehicles, in which 40,000 will have internal combustion engines (ICE), while only 10,000 will be fully electric.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2022

16 States Sue USPS Over Gas-Powered Delivery Vehicle Purchase Plan

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the purchasing plan "fails to comply with even the National Environmental Policy Act's most basic requirements," calling for the Postal Service to vacate it.

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Newsby Christy GrimesApril 8, 2022

Report: Federal Fleets Concerned About EV Costs, Not Enough Charging Stations

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) shared results from a study it conducted to investigate efforts by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the federal government to transition to electric fleets.

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NewsMarch 24, 2022

USPS Orders 50K Delivery Vehicles; 10K Will Be Electric

This doubles the number of electric vehicles USPS was expected to order in its initial purchase.

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