Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Other Participating OIGs
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
U.S. Postal Service
Report Number
RISC-WP-22-003
Report Description
In this white paper, the OIG sought to identify opportunities and challenges in adopting electric delivery vehicles. We assessed the suitability of using electric vehicles as delivery vehicles and analyzed the potential long-term cost savings of a new electric delivery vehicle compared to a new gas-powered vehicle. We also benchmarked the electric vehicle experiences of other federal agencies, foreign posts, and companies in the logistics and shipping sector. We identified several clear benefits of adopting electric vehicles into the postal delivery fleet, including improved sustainability and environmental impacts. Our research confirms that electric vehicle technology is generally capable of meeting the Postal Service’s needs.
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
