![]() ![]() Most current delivery vehicles do not have air conditioning or modern safety features.Ī 2020 report said USPS spent $706.2 million in maintenance costs for 141,057 delivery vehicles. New USPS vehicles will include air conditioning and heating, improved ergonomics, and advanced vehicle safety technology including air bags and 360-degree cameras. Securities and Exchange Commission related. government's fleet of roughly 650,000 vehicles with electric models and has called for funding to electrify the fleet. Nov 8 (Reuters) - Electric van-maker Workhorse Group (WKHS.O) said on Monday it was being investigated by the U.S. In January, President Joe Biden vowed to replace the U.S. He added that the USPS needs about $8 billion to electrify the new fleet to the "maximum extent" feasible. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has committed to at least 10% of the fleet being electric vehicles but he said in a letter in March to lawmakers that with government assistance the USPS could commit to making a majority of the fleet electric within 10 years. House Oversight and Reform Committee voted to authorize $8 billion for USPS. Postal Service has been planning to modernize its. ![]() Oshkosh Defense declined to comment on Workhorse's protest but said it looks "forward to getting these highly capable vehicles into the hands of mail carriers." By Al Root J12:59 pm ET Order Reprints Print Article The U.S. Shares closed up 5.3% in heavier than normal trading. Reuters reported the planned bid challenge earlier Wednesday sending its shares up more than 10%. ![]()
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