New Delhi, August 09, 2023. Eicher has announced collaboration with Amazon to further enable the electrification of Amazon’s middle-mile and last-mile delivery operations in India. This partnership aims to introduce 1,000 emission-free electric trucks, marking a significant milestone for sustainable delivery solutions. Across various payload categories, these trucks will be deployed via Amazon’s transportation partners within five years, thereby enhancing their overall delivery services.
Amazon will progressively deploy 50 Eicher electric trucks in major hubs like Delhi, Manesar, and Gurugram over the coming months. Moreover, Eicher will construct electric trucks with advanced digital features, using their existing EV platform known for bus applications. The trucks with deck lengths ranging from approximately eight to 24 feet will come equipped with customised cargo stacking configurations. Fast and slow charging options will be provided to meet the needs of specific operations. It also factors in availability of charging infrastructure, operational requirements, charging time constraints, battery capacity, and overall energy management strategies.
Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director and CEO of VECV, stated, “We are pleased to collaborate with Amazon as we begin pilots for Amazon’s e-commerce deliveries in Indore, Delhi, Manesar, and Gurugram. Additionally, this partnership reflects our commitment to promoting smart sustainable solution and developing a zero-emission transport ecosystem.”
Abhinav Singh, VP of Customer Fulfilment, Amazon Transportation Services, Global Specialty Fulfilment, and Supply Chain at Amazon India said. “We are proud to work with them to lead the way in the electrification of vehicles within our delivery operations. At this scale, there is no established playbook for fleet transformation. But we are making progress through collaborations like this one to transform our network. We remain committed in our way to integrate 10,000 EVs into our delivery fleet in India by 2025. We urge electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovators to unite and fast-track logistics industry decarbonization by joining us.”
“The collaboration between Amazon and VECV marks a significant milestone in the collective effort to decarbonize freight transportation. It heralds a pivotal step in advancing electric mobility in India. As an integral part of our e-FAST program, this partnership to yield invaluable insights for the broader electric mobility sector. By embracing such initiatives, we pave the way for a sustainable and environmentally conscious future,” said Shri Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha, Adviser, NITI Aayog.
Aligning with its efforts to promote use of electric mobility in its network across the country, Amazon has successfully deployed EVs in its delivery fleet through delivery service partners across more than 400 cities in India. The collaboration between Amazon India and Eicher supports Amazon’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This collaboration also exemplifies both companies shared commitment to driving innovation and leveraging advanced technologies to build a more sustainable future.
