Germany's post office takes on automakers with its electric van

Deutsche Post's Streetscooter was built without big engineering costs.

By:

Matthias Inverardi

April 11, 2017 05:00 AM

DUESSELDORF - German logistics group Deutsche Post DHL Group plans to take on automakers by stepping up production of its Streetscooter electric van and selling it to external customers.

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