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USPS experiments with hybrid van.

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The USPS has converted its first delivery van into a hybrid electric vehicle as an experiment to determine its potential in reducing emissions and improving fuel consumption.

It will be tested on the streets of Boston, where Azure Dynamics Inc, a developer of electric and hybrid electric power-train systems converted the vehicle. Azure says it expects the hybrid to save 30%-50% of its usual …

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