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Amazon’s electric delivery vans deployed in cities across the US
Thousands of the custom Rivian electric delivery vehicles are expected to rollout in more than 100 cities by the end of this year, with 100,000 expected across the US by 2030.
Amazon plans to deploy electric delivery vehicles in the US cities of Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and St Louis.
This initial rollout is the beginning of what is expected to be thousands of Amazon’s custom electric delivery vehicles in more than 100 cities by the end of this year – and 100,000 across the US by 2030.
Net-zero carbon
According to Rivian Automotive, the vehicles are designed from the ground-up with safety, sustainability, and comfort in mind, and have been thoroughly tested by drivers across the country. They are the product of Amazon’s partnership with Rivian, which the companies announced in 2019 when Amazon co-founded, and became the first signatory of the Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach net-zero carbon across its operations by 2040.
As part of the pledge, Amazon aims to create a more sustainable delivery fleet, and reports its work with Rivian is an important part of decarbonising its last-mile logistics as well as accelerating innovation that can help others reach net-zero carbon.
“Fighting the effects of climate change requires constant innovation and action, and Amazon is partnering with companies [which] share our passion for inventing new ways to minimise our impact on the environment,” said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon.
“Rivian has been an excellent partner in that mission, and we’re excited to see our first custom electric delivery vehicles on the road.”
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Amazon has been testing deliveries with Rivian preproduction vehicles since 2021, delivering some 430,000 packages and accumulating over 90,000 miles.
Rivian said this significant testing has allowed it to continuously improve the vehicle’s performance, safety and durability in various climates and geographies as well as its state-of-the-art features to ensure driver satisfaction, and overall functionality.
“Today represents an important step, not just for Amazon and Rivian as partners, but also for transportation and the environment”
The vehicles incorporate first-of-its-kind embedded technology that fully integrates the delivery workflow with the vehicle, enabling seamless access to routing, navigation, driver support and more.
Rivian has also completed certifications with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California Air Resources Board, and US Environmental Protection Agency.
“Today represents an important step, not just for Amazon and Rivian as partners, but also for transportation and the environment,” said RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian.
“In 2019, Rivian and Amazon committed to fast-tracking a new type of delivery vehicle that would result in a significant reduction of carbon emissions. Thanks to our teams’ dedication, hard work and collaboration, and a shared commitment to make the world a better place for our kids’ kids, that vision is now being realised.”
First-of-its-kind technology inside the van integrates delivery workflow with the vehicle
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