Amazon places largest-ever order of eHGVs

Amazon places largest-ever order of eHGVs

Amazon have just announced their largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), it’s thought to be the UK’s largest ever single order for eHGVs.

More than 200 new eActros 600 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks will join Amazon’s existing fleet of eHGVs later this year.

The electric trucks will be deployed across high-mileage routes that make up Amazon’s middle-mile network in the UK and Germany, transporting trailers to and from Amazon’s fulfilment centres, sort centres and delivery stations. Combined, the zero-exhaust emission vehicles are expected to transport more than 350 million packages each year once fully operational.

Heavy vehicle charging infrastructure is a critical step to bringing more electric heavy goods vehicles to European roads, and is a challenge to scale due to the distance vehicles need to travel, how often and how fast they can charge, and the availability of power in suitable locations. Amazon will install 360kW electric charging points at key sites, capable of charging the battery of the 40-tonne trucks from 20 to 80 percent 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.

This order of more than 200 electric trucks underlines our commitment to being a leader in electrifying heavy goods transportation in Europe. 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.

– Andreas Marschner, Vice President, Amazon Worldwide Operations Sustainability

Electric Trains and on-foot deliveries

Amazon have also announced that in the UK, they are using the electric rail network to transport packages at scale for the first time.

Next they will be launching new on-foot customer deliveries across London, with associates using carts that can be restocked on-the-go from vans dotted around the capital

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