Amazon and Rivian announced that their electric delivery vehicles will expand to 100 U.S. cities by the end of 2022. The vans, which are designed with safety, sustainability. Especially with the driver experience in mind. For they feature a spacious cabin and cargo area. Also superior visibility and ventilated seats. That’s for fast heating and cooling. Amazon is aiming for a lot of Rivian vehicles to roll on the street for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Especially of electric delivery vehicles are an important part of its plan. All to decarbonize its transportation fleet. This expansion comes as Amazon and Rivian continue their progress toward having thousands of vehicles. That’s on the road by the end of the year and 100,000 vehicles by 2030 [1].
Amazon Purchase
In order to make this goal a reality, Amazon has purchased 100,000 electric vehicles. All from Rivian Automotive and plans to have thousands of the vans in operation. Especially in more than 100 cities by the end of the year [2]. The vans will be used to make deliveries in a handful of cities. For that’s including Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville. Also Tennessee, Phoenix, San Diego. Finally Seattle and St. Louis [3].
All because Amazon is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery experience for customers. All because these electric vans are part of that effort.
100 Cities
Amazon and Rivian have made a revolutionary announcement. For that they will electrify transport in 100 U.S. cities by the end of 2022. This is a huge step forward in Amazon’s goal. Especially to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. For it is absolutely necessary if we are to combat climate change.
The vans they have designed are truly ahead of the game. Because they are designed with safety, sustainability, and driver experience in mind. Features such as the spacious cabin and cargo area, superior visibility, and ventilated seats for fast heating and cooling make them a standout option for transportation.
High Hopes
Rivian and Amazon have high hopes for this project and are aiming for thousands of vehicles on the road by the end of 2021. This expansion is a great opportunity to reduce emissions from transport, improving air quality in cities all over the U.S.
Increased access to electric delivery vehicles is not only great news for environmental activists, but also for businesses who need to deliver goods in an efficient way. With Amazon leading the way, it is likely that more companies will follow suit and invest in electrifying their transport fleets.
This initiative proves that partnering with experts like Rivian can help us move closer to a greener future. Electric vehicles
References: [1] Amazon’s new electric vans will be making deliveries in over … [2] Amazon begins rollout of Rivian electric delivery vans across … [3] Amazon is starting to deliver packages with Rivian electric vans
