The Biden Administration has heralded its concern about global warming from the campaign through the first 100 days. John Kerry was appointed “Energy Czar” and immediately set out to prioritize re-joining the Paris Climate Accord. Much was said by Biden about “zero emissions” and actions were taken to slow down the growth of fossil fuel processing. Well, we now see a major disconnect.
Despite the “zero emission” policy and the statement that all Federal vehicles would be electric by 2025, the Biden Administration has failed its first test. The Postal Service contract to replace 180,000 gas guzzling decrepit trucks has allowed a decision by Postmaster DeJoy (A Trump holdover) to stand. DeJoy awarded the truck contract to Oshkosh-Ford despite the fact that Oshkosh-Ford has NO electric vehicles…not even on the drawing board. Someone said–after hearing the contract award decision– “how do you win a cake contest by submitting a pie?”
There was a perfectly suitable alternative, “The Workhorse Group”. This small company has been making and selling electric trucks for several years and been tested by UPS, FedEx, DHL and others for over 5 million miles under all kinds of weather and road conditions. It even has a state-of-the-art drone system integrated into its truck chassis with full electronic controls. THEY WERE THE ONLY OTHER POSSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE COTRACT.
It’s time for the Biden folks to face up to the discrepancy between its words and its deeds. Americans need to trust their leader or find someone they can trust.
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