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Inflation Reduction Act Funds Power Postal Service’s Move to Electrify Fleet by 2026

Inflation Reduction Act Funds Power Postal Service’s Move to Electrify Fleet by 2026
A USPS mail carrier prepares for a shift in Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jeff Louderback
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The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will spend $9.6 billion to electrify its entire fleet by 2026, the agency announced on Dec. 20.

The plan includes the purchase of 60,000 delivery vehicles from Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense, a military vehicle manufacturer. Of that number, 45,000 will be electric. USPS officials said that the agency will buy 21,000 additional vehicles from other manufacturers and no longer purchase gas-powered delivery trucks after 2026.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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