Biden Will Make Entire 645K Federal Vehicle Fleet US-made Electric 1.25.2021 – Electrek reports: “The US Post Office vehicles in particular are ripe for replacement, with the Gumman LLV, used by the Post Office since the late 1980s, showing its age. These vehicles do short, consistent daily routes with a lot of starting and stopping, which is an ideal application for electric vehicles. The US government has been running a bidding process for several years to replace the LLV, though has pushed back the decision several times – likely in an attempt to get more serious alternative-fuel bids.” – Why The Next Postal Service Mail Truck May Be Electric – USPS is about to plug into electric mail vehicles – Workhorse Stock Gains – Comments (Count) |
PMG DeJoy Calls for New ‘Tone’ for USPS 1.06.2021 – Linn’s Stamp News reports: “In a Jan. 4 address to postal employees, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy appeared to be setting the stage for major changes in the way the United States Postal Service operates. “As we begin the new year, I want us to set a new tone,” he said in a video message. “I want to put our organization and every employee in a better position to succeed,” he said.” – Video – Comments (Count) |
USPS truck catches fire on the Everett Turnpike in Nashua – Comments (Count)