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Congress Faces Backlash Over Postal Service EV Funding Cuts

8/18/2025

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Congressional efforts are underway to cut billions in federal funding for the U.S. Postal Service's electric vehicle initiatives.
Critics, including GOP lawmakers, label the EV program as costly and ineffective.
Supporters emphasize the program's potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Postal Service plans to deploy 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, with some already in use.

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Story summary

Congressional efforts are underway to cut billions in federal funding for the U.S. Postal Service's electric vehicle initiatives.
Critics, including GOP lawmakers, label the EV program as costly and ineffective.
Supporters emphasize the program's potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Postal Service plans to deploy 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, with some already in use.