Amazon has revealed it has made its largest ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
The order of 200 new eActros 600 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz will join Amazon’s existing network from later this year, transporting more than 350 million packages each year.
Under Amazon’s Climate Pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions across our operations by 2040, the new trucks will increase route efficiency and the deployment of charging infrastructure.
The electric trucks will be deployed across high-mileage routes making up Amazon’s network in the UK and Germany, transporting trailers to and from Amazon’s fulfilment centres and delivery stations.
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Amazon will also install 360kW electric charging points at key sites, capable of charging the battery of the 40-tonne trucks from 20 to 80 per cent in just over an hour; and will work with stakeholders to support the installation of external charging points in suitable locations to enable longer journeys.
The eActros 600 has an installed battery capacity of more than 600 kilowatt hours and a range of 500km.
“This order of more than 200 electric trucks underlines our commitment to being a leader in electrifying heavy goods transportation in Europe,” Amazon Worldwide Operations Sustainability vice president Andreas Marschner says.
“It is the biggest electric heavy truck order by Amazon to date anywhere in the world and is an important step as we work to achieve our Climate Pledge commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions across our operations by 2040.
“We look forward to sharing our learnings and will continue to collaborate with stakeholders to support the transition to more electric heavy goods vehicles on European roads, and so more efficient and lower-emission deliveries for Amazon’s customers.”
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