A hybrid powertrain could be used to power the vehicle.
The fight for the U.S. Postal Service vehicle continues. The battle for the new U.S. Postal Service vehicle continues as a new prototype from Karsan’s proposal is being tested again. Although the vehicle is quite different from anything else on this site, it is still very important. If approved for production, the manufacturer must produce at least 180,000 units, which amounts to $6.3 billion in business. According to what we know, Karsan’s machine is a hybrid. According to our photographers, they have heard of a gasoline engine that will be powered by electric power for faster slow-traffic acceleration. It’s actually a plug in hybrid powertrain, as indicated by the charging point on its right side.
These photos were taken in Ohio and show that the new postal truck will have side windows with integrated freezers. This feature is not available on any other vehicle currently. Trucks.com claims that the side windows defrosters may be an answer for recent complaints from mail carriers about the current postal truck’s poor insulation. The truck was developed in collaboration between Morgan Olson (US van manufacturer) and Turkish automaker. It will have air conditioning for the first-time and a more tech-focused interior, possibly with a 360-degree camera. The headlights are also LED.
Karsan’s model is among five bidders for a contract with USPS. The agency is seeking to replace the Grumman Long Life Vehicle trucks that have been used as standard delivery trucks since 1987. It is currently evaluating entries from Karsan and AM General. Oshkosh Corp., Mahindra and a partnership between VT Hackney, Workhorse Group. The winner contract will be announced by the end of the year.