Coverage dated December 19, 2022

The U.S. Postal Service will only buy electric vehicles starting in 2026

Headline from CBS News

The USPS is aiming to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles – playing its part in reducing emissions.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.

  2. Engadget

    USPS expects to only buy electric delivery vehicles starting in 2026 (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The United States Postal Service said it plans to buy more than 66,000 electric vehicles by the end of 2028.

  3. CBS News

    The U.S. Postal Service will only buy electric vehicles starting in 2026 (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The USPS is aiming to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles – playing its part in reducing emissions.

  4. Washington Times

    Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    In a major boost for President Joe Biden’s pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the sprawling federal fleet, the Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks - and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    U.S. Postal Service to Transform Delivery Fleet With 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Postal Service said the move has the potential one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the country.

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