USPS Balances Electric Fleet Plans Amid Congress Pushback
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The U.S. Postal Service wanted new electric trucks. They planned to replace old gas trucks with electric ones. Now, some people in Congress want to stop this plan and take away money.
One person said stopping now would waste money. They said money has already been spent on this project. Scientists are also worried about this change in plans for the climate.
A study shows electric trucks could help the environment. They could lower greenhouse gas emissions a lot. But some politicians disagree with the green energy plan and want to stop it.
One senator thinks the Postal Service should just deliver mail. She wants to take back money for electric trucks. She thinks the electric truck project is not working well and costs too much.
The Postal Service says the truck production is only a little late. They say they planned for some delays at first. The agency is working to make its delivery better and use more electric vehicles.
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What does the U.S. Postal Service want to replace?
They want to replace old gas trucks with electric ones.
Why are some people in Congress against the electric truck plan?
They want to stop the plan and take away money for it.
What do scientists think about the electric trucks?
Scientists are worried that stopping the plan will harm the climate.
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