Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for U.S. Postal Service duty]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/22/chrysler-unveils-new-electric-minivan-for-u-s-postal-service-du/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/22/chrysler-unveils-new-electric-minivan-for-u-s-postal-service-du/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/22/chrysler-unveils-new-electric-minivan-for-u-s-postal-service-du/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Chrysler U.S. Postal Service Minivan - Click above for a high-res gallery

Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery powered minivans for the US Postal Service. The U.S.P.S. will be using the vans for variety of duties at locations around the country - including daily home delivery.

The vans themselves are based on the concept Town and Country EV that was unveiled last Fall by Chrysler. However, because of the duty cycle used by the Postal Service - which generally amounts to only about 18-20 miles per day on a fixed route - these vehicles are being built without the range extender seen on the concept. However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. The head of Chrysler's ENVI division Lou Rhodes told Autoblog Green this morning that Chrysler is marketing this battery-only version of the van to commercial fleet customers who typically have a shorter range requirements. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers.

The initial batch of vehicles include a pair of right- and left-hand drive versions, and the total fleet will include a mix. The Postal Service will be using the vehicles for whatever applications they have in different regions of the country. The intent is to evaluate the usability of electric vans, as well as the interaction between the vehicles and the infrastructure. In addition to the post office, Consolidated Edison (Con Ed), Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will participate in the test program.


Gallery: Chrysler EV USPS mini-van


[Source: Chrysler]

Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for U.S. Postal Service duty originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chrysler minivanChryslerMinivanConEdDTE EnergyDteEnergyDuke EnergyDukeEnergyElectric Power Research InstituteElectricPowerResearchInstituteENVIEPRILou RhodesLouRhodesPost officepostal servicePostalServicePostOfficeTown and countryTownAndCountryUSPSWed, 22 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[U.S. Postal Service to celebrate the tailfin starting in October]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/u-s-postal-service-to-celebrate-the-tailfin-starting-in-october/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/u-s-postal-service-to-celebrate-the-tailfin-starting-in-october/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/25/u-s-postal-service-to-celebrate-the-tailfin-starting-in-october/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,


Click on the 300C to see all five stamps in high-resolution

All the way back in 2004, we wondered out loud why the U.S. Postal Service chose only to showcase cars from the first half of the decade starting in 1950. All of you waiting on pins and needles now have an official date when this offense will be rectified: October 3, 2008. Starting on that day, each of the 37,000 Post Office locations will begin offering five new "50s Fins and Chrome" 42-cent first-class stamps as part of the "America on the Move" series. We've gallerized each of the upcoming stamps for your viewing enjoyment:
These new stamps were unveiled at the auto-mecca that is the Spring Carlisle Collector Car & Swap Meet in Carlisle, PA. The designs were illustrated by Art M. Fitzpatrick using an example of each car which is still currently road-worthy. We think Fitz did a darn good job on these particular stamps, which will make the mundane act of sending letters just a bit more palatable starting in October.

Gallery: Fins and Chrome Stamps


[Source: U.S. Postal Service]

U.S. Postal Service to celebrate the tailfin starting in October originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>50s Fins and Chrome50sFinsAndChromeAmerica on the MoveAmericaOnTheMoveauto stampsauto-stampsautomobile stampsautomobile-stampsAutomobileStampsAutoStampscar stampscar-stampsCarStampscollectible stampscollectible-stampsCollectibleStampscollector stampscollector-stampsCollectorStampspost officepost-officePostOfficestampsu.s. postal serviceU.s.PostalServiceFri, 25 Apr 2008 19:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Italy gives Lamborghini stamp of approval]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/15/italy-gives-lamborghini-stamp-of-approval/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/15/italy-gives-lamborghini-stamp-of-approval/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/05/15/italy-gives-lamborghini-stamp-of-approval/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The Italian Post Office is honoring one of the country's most well-known brands, Lamborghini, by offering a commemorative stamp in its honor.

The 85-euro-cent stamp will hit post offices first in Lamborghini's hometown, Sant'Agata Bolognese, before it is offered at offices throughout the country. The campaign is part of Italy's recent efforts to pay homage to the country's greatest moments and products.

The stamp features Lamborghini's golden bull against a black shield background, which looks very similar to the badge affixed to the much-celebrated Lamborghini Miura, built between 1966 and 1973. Any tribute to that masterpiece would surely find a spot in our stamp collection -- if we had one.

[Source: Italy magazine via German Car Blog]

Italy gives Lamborghini stamp of approval originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 15 May 2007 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ferrariitalianitalylamborghinimiurapost officePostOfficestampTue, 15 May 2007 09:33:00 EST