Tony StarkDec 21, 2022

The USPS fleet is easily one of the best fits for EVs: Predictable routes, predictable miles, easy to schedule/coordinate charging, and constant stop and go with low speeds, which is perfect for regenerative braking (sends power back to the battery.)

This will have a positive impact on climate change, and reduce air pollution, noise pollution, and save money in the long run on fuel and maintenance.

Biden (and Podesta)- getting it done again. This is what a desire to govern and make things better can result in - progress. A willingness to cooperate and negotiate is crucial, of course.

Lots of people pushed back hard on the initial USPS plan keep things as they were. Thanks to everyone who pushed back.

US Postal Service fulfills top Biden climate goal with deployment of 66,000 electric delivery trucks |
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/20/politics/usps-electric-vehicle-fleet/index.html

Show threadCamelus_Inimicus Dec 21, 2022
@TonyStark Does Oshkosh even have a working electric truck yet? They originally won the bid with just combustion engines, with the understanding they could retrofit trucks to be electric. With the rapid order changes, starting with all ICE, then 10% EV, and now 60% EV, I'm afraid these trucks will be tested in the field by USPS.
Show threadTony StarkDec 21, 2022

@Camelus_Inimicus Check out the fire truck in service in Madison partway down the page. There are some great YouTubes out there about it, too.

Electric Vehicles | Oshkosh Corporation
https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/brands-innovations/electric-vehicles

Electric Vehicles

We have a long and successful history of developing fully electric and hybrid vehicles across a wide variety of industries, inventing new technologies that reduce energy consumption and emissions, lower total cost of ownership and increase performance.

Show threadLili Von Shtupp
@TonyStark @Camelus_Inimicus That's so cool 😎 and they're building a plant in Spartanburg, SC to build EVs for the post office!
Dec 21, 2022 at 8:49pmWeb