Lawmakers introduce legislation to push USPS faster off fossil fuels

Published: March 10, 2021, 4:21 p.m.

b'The Postal Service expects electric vehicles to make up about 10% of its next-generation fleet of delivery trucks. But a group of House Democrats has introduced legislation that would push the agency faster off fossil fuels. USPS awarded the delivery vehicle contract last month but lawmakers say the award misses an opportunity for the agency to save on long term transportation. Here with latest, Federal News Network\\u2019s Jory Heckman has more. \\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'