Alternative Fuel Vehicles for USPS
July 20, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Green Living
The U.S. Postal Service has been increasing their alternative fuel use since 2006 – at a rate of 41% since they made the decision to go green. Current goals include reducing their petroleum use by 20% over the next five years. As a means to that goal The U.S. Postal Service is currently conducting a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles. The GSA is helping USPS to purchase said vehicles which will be replacing aging vehicles at postal offices and facilities across the country.
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