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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 03:24 PM
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Next Gen Postal Vehicles

http://www.autonews.com/article/20150214/OEM/302169967/postal-services-next-gen-van-carries-a-$6-billion-prize

I never new that Detroit's car makes didn't like big government contracts.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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One would think a smart manufacturer would/could set up a separate facility to build this fleet. I believe most profit from such a build would come from supplying the buyers with maintenance parts etc.

Interesting read but maybe fix the link so its clickable?
 
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