2015-04-20 13:32:43

Chrysler and Ford are competing to build Postal Trucks

Chrysler and Ford announced that they are going to create the new-gen of U.S. Postal Service delivery trucks.

The automakers are bidding on manufacturing the innovated delivery trucks. They have found themselves in a list of 15 producers that are in this running. The signed contract will provide new delivery cars for the government agency. In such a way, the old vehicles which are more than 20 years old will be finally replaced. Fiat Chrysler and Ford are rivals to different mass-transit, military and specialised transportation producers for the contract. The proposed trucks are expected to function minimum 20 years. Also they will need to carry a minimum payload of 1,500 lbs. Safety emissions requirements also count.

The government service also needs the next-gen of cars with a similar styling but with a better-developed economy of fuel and some other specifications concerning performance and ergonomics. Postal Service spokesperson announced that each producer will propose a modified or new car.

This contract supplies 180,000 cars from $25,000 to $35,000 per one. If to sum up, it totals in something between $4.5 billion and $6.3 billion. The Postal Service will choose automakers for prototype variants by July. Testing will start in September of the next year. The company will be chosen by January 2017. Therefore, innovated postal trucks will be seen on the streets in three years.

Chrysler Eyes Comeback of the 300 with a Fresh Design Twist
Chrysler Eyes Comeback of the 300 with a Fresh Design Twist
Chrysler’s CEO Chris Feuell suggests a new vehicle drawing inspiration from the Halcyon Concept could soon join the production lineup.
04.Jun.2025
Chrysler Announces the Arrival of the Pacifica EV
Chrysler Announces the Arrival of the Pacifica EV
Chrysler's CEO unveils plans for the electric minivan at the LA Auto Show.
24.Nov.2024
Chrysler will produce only electric cars until 2028
Chrysler will produce only electric cars until 2028
Chrysler planned to finish the production of cars with internal combustion engines by 2028 and switch to electric vehicles
06.Jan.2022
Chrysler Airflow concept will debut in a few weeks
Chrysler Airflow concept will debut in a few weeks
In January 2022, CES will be held in the U.S., where Chrysler will present a prototype of the Airflow.
27.Dec.2021
Cheap versions of Chrysler Pacifica will be giving a different name
Cheap versions of Chrysler Pacifica will be giving a different name
Chrysler will be selling the Voyager model in the United States from 2020, which is essentially the initial version of one volumetric Pacifica.
28.Jun.2019
An Android-Based Next Infotainment System From Chrysler
An Android-Based Next Infotainment System From Chrysler
FCA and Google extend their cooperation beyond autonomous vehicles, as the producer is showing off an Android-powered infotainment set-up.
04.Jan.2017